Schools libraries

Enabling more than 200,000 children to have access to a school library in their school.

Sipar launched the school library program in 1993, in partnership with Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It has three components: setting up a library network, reinforcing school library standards and training librarians. School libraries are complementary and essential resources for educational programs, reinforcing pupils' learning and developing their curiosity and creativity.

Since then, the program has grown, culminating in its institutionalization at national level. It contributes to supporting the implementation of the national school library policy in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools. Since 1993, Sipar has put books into the hands of over 200,000 Cambodian pupils.

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– Installation de bibliothèques scolaires, formation et suivi dans les écoles primaires

Depuis 1992, plus de 318 bibliothèques ont été mises en place et des centaines d’enseignants formés à la gestion de la bibliothèque. Sipar continue d’accompagner les bibliothèques en tant que support technique et en renouvelant régulièrement le stock des livres.

– Construction d’écoles dans les zones rurales isolées

Since 1996, thanks to loyal donors, Sipar has built 38 school buildings. We always respond to a request from local education authorities.

– Coins lecture et formations dans les écoles maternelles communautaires

To make up for the lack of educational material in nursery schools, Sipar sets up reading corners and provides technical support to teachers.

Early childhood is gradually becoming a priority area of education in Cambodia, but there is still a long way to go.

– Renforcement des standards de bibliothèques scolaires et formation

Sipar continues its joint work with NGOs Room To Read and SVA in support of the Ministry in implementing and disseminating School Library Standards throughout Cambodia.

These standards enable elementary school principals and parent-teacher committees to refer to common criteria when setting up and running a library in their school.

– Collaboration avec les centres d’information des instituteurs

From 2005 to 2010, with the support of the European Union, Sipar helped create a training curriculum on the management of libraries and children's books.

Today, this curriculum enables future librarians to lead reading activities and encourage children to use the library.

– Création de coins d’orientation dans les bibliothèques de lycées

Sipar a lancé en octobre 2021 un program dedicated to career guidance for young people. Sipar équipe les lycées de zones rurales de bibliothèques avec coins d’orientation professionnelle.