DREAM Project and Orica Join Forces to Promote Reading in Pueblo Viejo, Sánchez Ramírez
Pueblo Viejo, Sánchez Ramírez, Dominican Republic – DREAM Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities and promoting reading among children, youth, and families in the Dominican Republic, joined forces with Orica, one of the world's leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers, to host a book fair at the Arroyo Vuelta rural primary school in Pueblo Viejo, Sánchez Ramirez, themed “Book Safari,” as part of the DREAM Project’s "Mi Propia Biblioteca" (My Very Own Library) program, which aims to encourage reading by providing students with quality books they can take home.
On Wednesday, May 15th, thanks to Orica’s sponsorship and community commitment, this event provided reading materials to a total of 100 students from the Arroyo Vuelta community. Additionally, it engaged participants in a unique experience that combined fun and learning through activities such as face painting, storytelling, and puppetry. Moreover, the DREAM Project library team conducted an informative workshop for the Arroyo Vuelta primary school staff, covering topics such as book categorization, the importance of literacy, teamwork in the classroom, and techniques to enhance read-aloud sessions.
the DREAM Project library team conducted an informative workshop.
The event was attended by DREAM Project's Executive Director, Cledenin Veras, the school director, and authorities from the Arroyo Vuelta 1601 Educational District, Cotuí. At DREAM Project, we feel fortunate to have the support of Orica in helping to build safe, resilient, and prosperous communities.
Clara José Concepción, director of the Arroyo Vuelta school, expressed her gratitude for the support provided to the school community through this activity, highlighting the importance of promoting reading as a powerful tool for creating better communities.
DREAM Project is deeply grateful to Orica for choosing us as their partners in this commitment to collaborate and promote a love of reading in the communities that need it most.
