About Us
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History
Children’s Library International is an umbrella of Library of Vietnam. Library of Vietnam Project and Library of Laos Project, not for profit organization, was founded by F.J.Chuck Theusch – a veteran of Vietnam War. The LOVP accepts donations from the public to build libraries. These donations include shelves, furniture, a basic stock of books, computers in the basic project. As a non profit organization, donations are necessary because the cost of each children’s library is $35,000. The local People’s Committees and officials donate the land and site preparation to include unexploded mines and bomb clearance where necessary. From the day of dedication, the opening of the library, the security, operation, and maintenance are paid for by the Vietnamese people.
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Methodology
Children’s Library International has learned how to build a long-lasting, enduring, and effective education monuments as well as programs to make an ever-lasting impact on the lives of the poor in undeveloped areas. Our methodology is based on what we learned along the way from working with the donors, the governments, the volunteers, and the residents. We learn to use the technique that is working and efficient and eliminate what does not. Our methodology of building education monuments includes building sites, building design, maintenance, inventory, and we will always come back. We will always come back to ensure our libraries/learning centers are in good conditions, are used properly, and to its fullest potential. We will also always come back to continue implementing existing and new programs that make an impact on the lives of the people we have touched and will touch.
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Our Family
Our family consists of volunteers from all walks of life. Each member of our board members, directors, staffs, and volunteers possess different talents and backgrounds that help CLI grows. We all are different but we all have one common objective; that is to lend a hand to the most vulnerable and hopeless. We all believe working together and learn from one another can help achieve the impossible.
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Financial Information
The generosity of our donors makes it possible for us to fund our projects and programs and with that generosity comes great responsibility on our part. Our organization is committed to transparent, careful distribution of funds to support our projects and programs. We consistently monitor and review costs, working to reduce overhead spending while maximizing benefits to communities in need. 100% of your donations are used to fund our projects and programs. Children’s Library International does not have any administrative fees because all of our staffs are volunteers. Our volunteers not only donate their value times and talents but they also donate their money to help cover some of our overhead fees and fundraising expenses.
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Legal Information
Children’s Library International(CLI in short) developed and maintains http://dream.childrenslibraryinternational.org to provide our network of donors, service providers, volunteers and constituents with information about our work and our mission. Access to and use of CLI’s website, linking to the CLI’s website as well as downloading CLI materials and content is subject to terms and conditions set forth in this Terms of Use agreement. Your use of CLI’s website constitutes your agreement to these terms and conditions…..
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Press Release/Newsletter
Children’s Library International has been recognized in newspaper for the work we have done.
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Press Release/Newsletter
Children’s Library International has been recognized in newspaper for the work we have done.
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Countries Statistics
According to the 2011 Human Development report, Vietnam ranked 128 (2011) in Human Development Index (HDI) out of 187 countries while Laos PDR ranked 138 out of 187 countries and Cambodia ranked 139 out of 187 countries.