Programs and Projects :
Creating libraries of Imagination :
Mumbai
East meets West library
The library here was established in 2013. This is our one and only school project. The rationale for this project is to provide socio – emotional aid to children with hearing and speaking disabilities and make them inclusive of the society. The children with special needs are often prone to social withdrawal and emotional problems caused by a drop in self esteem and confidence. Bookwallah has volunteer intervention here wherein 3 days in a week sessions are conducted in our safe haven (library project) . In a year we conduct around 100 curated sessions with them. Apart from our sessions, the library is open and accessible to the children during all the days. With regular intervention of our volunteers the children have become receptive to values which will help them in the long term. The elder children have also started taking leadership roles and conducting sessions with the help of our volunteers. there are in total 4 sessions taken within a week and 125 sessions curated in a year. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
Library of Hope
This is our newest project which was launched in December, 2021. The children here are orphaned or have a single parent(single orphan) or Abandoned, abused. This harsh reality can have multiple impacts on these girls at emotional and behavioral level. For example – anger issues, trust issues, unable to express, violent behavior and so on.
BW has 40 sessions in a year every sunday which consists of curated session plans catering to the needs mentioned above. With the regular intervention we have observed an increase in their trust with bookwallah storytellers. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
The Giving tree
The Giving Tree Library was established in 2012. This is one of our rural projects. The children here are orphaned or have single parents, low socio economic background or have been abandoned. This harsh reality can have multiple impacts on these children at emotional and behavioral level. For example – anger issues, trust issues, unable to express, violent behavior and so on.
BW has 40 sessions in a year every Saturday which consists of curated session plans socio-emotional well being. During lockdown we had online sessions by having a technical setup of smart TV. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
The Peacock library
The Peacock library was established in 2012 and is one of our rural projects. The project is built inside the Navjeevan home. The children here seek a new way of life as their parents are or have been sex workers in red light areas. They are often victims of the societal stigma associated with being the child of a sex worker. They are also at risk of going back to the profession of their parents due to lack of understanding or resources. It is essential to heal and empower them to give them a chance in life. BW has 40 sessions (30 online and 10 offline) in a year every Saturday which consists of curated session plans socio-emotional well being. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
Pieces of Puzzles
This project was established in 2017. The group of children comprises of juvenile delinquents, runaways, and street children. They come from a background of uncertainties and threatening circumstances. They eagerly crave for kindness and hope for a bright future. Currently we are working on restarting our weekly intervention here. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
Secret Garden Library
The project was established in 2017. This is an orphanage named Snehasadan which consists of orphans, street children, abused, abandoned or with a low socio economic background.
BW conducts 40 sessions in a year every Sunday which consists of curated session plans socio-emotional well being. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
Library of wishes
This project was established in 2017 inside the campus of David Sassoon home and observation center. The children here are a mixture of juvenile
delinquents, runaways, and street children. They come from a background of uncertainties and threathning circumstances. They heavily crave for kindness and hope for a bright future. BW volunteers also serve as role models to them.
BW conducts 40 sessions in a year every Saturday which consists of curated session plans socio-emotional well being. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
Swan library
The project was established in 2013 within an orphanage home named Snehasadan which consists of orphans, street children, abused, abandoned or with a low socio economic background.
BW conducts 40 sessions in a year every Sunday which consists of curated session plans socio-emotional well being. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.
Kings of the castle library
The project was launched in 2013. The boys here come from a low socio economic background. They have been through many hardships for basic necessities and access to books. BW conducts 40 sessions in a year every Sunday which consists of curated session plans socio-emotional well being. Our library is open for them 24/7 which provides with an environment of safety and hope for the children.