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CHOTA LIBRARY
a community lending library in Dharavi, Mumbai, absolutely free for children to come read and borrow books to take home too. most children here lack books at their homes nor do they have access to books elsewhere, for many families taking care of basic needs will always win over buying books. our library will also be one of the very few in the world that will actively engage users as content creators. each month interesting activities and artistically geared workshops will lead to collaborative zines / publications from the collective works of the participants. parents, friends and family will be invited to open house / exhibitions to learn about their children’s work. consistent group of participants will ultimately take ownership of the space, materials, publishing, exhibition and find ways to creatively cover the cost, so as to make this unique experience accessible to more kids. we see libraries as more than just books, it’s about growing stronger connections within a neighbourhood, help us get books into the hands of those who need them most
we require 12,00,000 rupees for the whole year, ( budget breakdown on the reverse side ), also we have been running community spaces for the past twenty years at different scales and this is our most desired ideal situation
if we are successful together, we will be celebrating the power of sharing and the joy of coming together as friends and family over anguish and economic struggle
we need
INR 3,60,000 (INR 30,000 x 12 months)(space rent and maintenance)
INR 1,50,000 for initial infrastructure (water-proofing, painting, metal book-shelves, water-filter, sitting mattresses and more)
INR 1,80,000 (INR 15,000 x 12 months) (space attendants’ salaries)
INR 1,50,000 for initial stock of books, (we will want a certain collection of books to be there at the library, apart from the other books that we collect from people)
INR 1,20,000 for digital cameras, voice recorders, laptops, scanner and other requirements for the children’s independent publishing unit at the library
INR 1,80,000 for the designing, printing and distribution of the first 12 children’s publications from our publishing unit at the library
INR 60,000 repairs to the space and other surprise expenses
in all we require INR 12,00,000 for the whole year
you can see more of our work at http://artroom.strikingly.com/
also we are ‘dharavi art room’ on facebook, instagram and twitter or write to us at dharaviartroom@gmail.com
once again, thanks for supporting us !!!
a community lending library in Dharavi, Mumbai, absolutely free for children to come read and borrow books to take home too. most children here lack books at their homes nor do they have access to books elsewhere, for many families taking care of basic needs will always win over buying books. our library will also be one of the very few in the world that will actively engage users as content creators. each month interesting activities and artistically geared workshops will lead to collaborative zines / publications from the collective works of the participants. parents, friends and family will be invited to open house / exhibitions to learn about their children’s work. consistent group of participants will ultimately take ownership of the space, materials, publishing, exhibition and find ways to creatively cover the cost, so as to make this unique experience accessible to more kids. we see libraries as more than just books, it’s about growing stronger connections within a neighbourhood, help us get books into the hands of those who need them most
we require 12,00,000 rupees for the whole year, ( budget breakdown on the reverse side ), also we have been running community spaces for the past twenty years at different scales and this is our most desired ideal situation
if we are successful together, we will be celebrating the power of sharing and the joy of coming together as friends and family over anguish and economic struggle
we need
INR 3,60,000 (INR 30,000 x 12 months)(space rent and maintenance)
INR 1,50,000 for initial infrastructure (water-proofing, painting, metal book-shelves, water-filter, sitting mattresses and more)
INR 1,80,000 (INR 15,000 x 12 months) (space attendants’ salaries)
INR 1,50,000 for initial stock of books, (we will want a certain collection of books to be there at the library, apart from the other books that we collect from people)
INR 1,20,000 for digital cameras, voice recorders, laptops, scanner and other requirements for the children’s independent publishing unit at the library
INR 1,80,000 for the designing, printing and distribution of the first 12 children’s publications from our publishing unit at the library
INR 60,000 repairs to the space and other surprise expenses
in all we require INR 12,00,000 for the whole year
you can see more of our work at http://artroom.strikingly.com/
also we are ‘dharavi art room’ on facebook, instagram and twitter or write to us at dharaviartroom@gmail.com
once again, thanks for supporting us !!!
