| Mission |
To provide easy access to the best children's books, and educate parents, teachers and childcare providers to read aloud with children for future success in school and life. |
| Telephone |
2127 4533 |
| Fax |
2167 7181 |
| Email |
info@bringmeabook.org.hk |
| Website |
http://www.bringmeabook.org.hk |
| Address |
Room 602, 10 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong |
| Chairperson |
Yama Chan Gaw |
| Chief Executive |
Queenie Yuen |
| Year of Establishment |
2006 |
| Registration & Number |
Certificate of Incorporation 1029579 |
| Tax-Exempt Charity |
Yes, Ref No. 91/8143 |
| Agency Member of HKCSS |
No |
| Member Agency of the Chest |
No |
| Subvented by the Social Welfare Department |
No |
| Religious Background |
Nil |
| Political Background |
Nil |
| Core Services |
Promote family literary for children from 0 to 11 and their families through 3 programs:
- The Bookcase Library Program
- The Book Bag Library Program
- The First Teachers Training Program
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| Recent Achievements |
During the last two program years 2006-2008,
- a total of 34 libraries were placed in nurseries, community centres and hospital
- Over 45 First Teachers training were conducted and about 550 parents and 370 children were served
- Three Train the Trainer workshops were conducted and about 47 trainer completed the workshop
- 100 volunteers were recruited. About 660 hours were donated by them and 4974 books were wrapped.
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| Pioneer Projects |
Collaborating with International/local corporate on library installation, staff read-aloud training and staff involvement on volunteer work
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| Future Development |
- BMABHK anticipates to install about 20 Libraries and 20 FT training in NGOs during the program year of 2008-09.
- BMABHK plans to publish a Chinese children’s booklist and distribute to parents and schools in July 2008.
- BMABHK and the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation are in the process of launching the Feng Zi Kai Children’s Picture Books Award. It aims to encourage the creation and publishing of original Chinese children’s literature.
- BMABHK looks for the opportunities to start collaboration project with corporate in HK
- BMABHK needs to raise funds in order to be financially self-sustainable in three years |
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| Awards Received in the Past 3 Years |
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