by cathy | Aug 30, 2023 | Central America, Community Libraries, Guatemala, Library Guatemala, Reading for Pleasure |
On July 7 Riecken Community Library team members from Honduras and Guatemala celebrated the inauguration of the new library in Chamelco in Coban, Guatemala – one of four new libraries that will be completed in 2023 and 2024. The community...
by cathy | Jul 7, 2023 | Central America, Community Libraries, Guatemala, Library Guatemala, Uncategorized |
One of four new Riecken Community Libraries in Guatemala under construction has made great progress. The new library will be located on a hilltop at the entrance to the community of Palestina, Los Altos in Quetzaltenango, which serves as a hub for many surrounding...
by Paco | Dec 4, 2014 | Economic Prosperity, Guatemala, Honduras, Social Capital, Uncategorized |
For the World Bank, social capital refers to the institutions, relationships and norms that shape the quality and quantity of social interactions of a society. Research shows that social cohesion is an essential factor for societies to prosper economically and for...
by Paco | Jul 30, 2014 | Central America, Community Libraries, Creative Writing, Guatemala, Reading for Pleasure |
The Riecken Foundation believes that the single most effective way to promote the spirit of discovery is through the promotion and pleasure for reading and writing. Individuals who possess the spirit of discovery have the capacity of trying new things, starting new...
by Paco | Jul 15, 2014 | Community Libraries, Guatemala |
On February 24, 2014, more than 300 people from the community witnessed the opening of the new Community Library “World of Knowledge” in the town of Parramos, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. This is the 65th library in the network of Riecken Community Libraries in Central...
by riecken_admin | Dec 11, 2013 | Central America, Community Libraries, Guatemala |
The building The construction of the library began on September the 30th with the delivery of the first round of materials, right after signing the agreement between the Municipality, the Community and Riecken. Almost a month later the building is about 35%...
