We are very pleased to announce that the Segenat Foundation has been chosen to be among the first members to Beyond Access as has been announced on its website: http://www.beyondaccess.net/2012/04/10/library-innovators-from-serbia-kenya-ethiopia-uganda-and-venezuela-become-beyond-access-members/
Beyond Access is an initiative of IREX, EIFL, IFLA, Makaia, Civic Regeneration, TASCHA, the Riecken Foundation, and READ Global, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Membership to Beyond Access is intended for public library innovators in developing and transitioning countries who are interested in participating in an initiative to showcase how libraries are contributing to development goals and learning from other leaders in the field. Membership is granted for those who have demonstrated successful partnerships with governments and development organizations in meeting community needs in education, health, agriculture, economic opportunity, and civic participation.
Beyond Access Members will:
• attend the Beyond Access 2012 Conference in Washington, DC in October 2012 along with a regional or national government partner
• be eligible for grants competitions at and after the Conference to support scaling initiatives and strengthening partnerships with government
• participate in a series of discussions and events leading up to the Conference
• receive support and expertise in expanding partnerships with governments, development organizations and other community stakeholders.
Please see the Beyond Access profile of the Segenat Foundation: http://www.beyondaccess.net/2012/05/09/the-segenat-foundation/
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