Children to Receive Global Fund for Children's Books from Oprah's Angel Network
U.S. Newswire, May, 2006
WASHINGTON, May 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Children and youth living in poor countries and in regions recovering from conflict will receive award-winning books through an Oprah's Book Club Award of $50,000 given by Oprah's Angel Network, a public charity formed in 1998.
"This generous grant from Oprah's Angel Network will enable us to distribute children's books that depict a culturally diverse world while promoting tolerance and understanding," said Maya Ajmera, president of the Global Fund for Children (GFC). "GFC's books will reach children and youth in countries where poverty and violence are the backdrop of their lives. We hope our books will help them become productive and caring global citizens."
Under the grant, some 17,000 books will be distributed to children and...
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