As requested by Professor Lo I have included our project proposal for Al-Resala below. Just a quick are-cap -- our English program at St. Andrew's concluded last Thursday and we are using our final week in Cairo to carry out an additional project. The girls are running a women's empowerment workshop for our Somalian girls, while the boys are building an English library and teaching center for a community-focused NGO.
We propose to construct an English library for the Al-Resala (http://resala.org/) charity organization in Cairo, Egypt. This Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) focuses on providing educational opportunities for physically handicapped youth, blind and deaf peoples, and operates large-scale clothing drives. We have been in close contact with one of their most-engaged volunteers, Maram Mahmoud, who has communicated Resala’s interest in providing English training.
Therefore we propose to purchase a bookshelf, a variety of books, and magazine subscriptions. This English library will provide a wide collection of texts focused primarily on:
- Basic English education
- Children’s books
- American history
- Muslim magazines
The library would be dedicated in Duke’s name and will provide myriad opportunities for Al-Resala’s community members. Furthermore, the project is sustainable in both the permanent nature of the library and in the magazine subscriptions that will continue for 2-3 years, after which renewal is an easy option for the NGO. Thereby, we hope to create an effective learning environment for Cairenes to engage the English language, American history, and current issues involving Muslims and the West. Ideally, this project will facilitate a healthier relationship between the West and the Middle East in Al-Resala’s community.
Thank you for considering our proposal.
Sincerely,
Dylan Arnould
Jonathan Cross
DukeEngage in Cairo: 2008
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