AMERICAN CORNER PEMBA MARKS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

On Sunday February 8, 2015 American corner in Pemba went to Gando secondary school to mark Black History Month accompanied by E- Teacher Alumni. The program aimed at introducing American corner Pemba programs to the students and teachers promoting friendship between teachers and students around Pemba island.
American corner Pemba coordinator presented brief facts about the American corner services, resources and programs and brief facts about Black History Month before welcoming E- Teachers alumni who presented short bio of Rosa Parks[ presented by E- Teacher alumni Shamsa Mohd], Barack Obama [ presented by E- Teacher alumni Fauzia Rashid] and Micro- English Language alumni Mr. Ali O mar presented ‘I have a dream’ speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
Other themes highlighted the program were questions and answers sessions for every presentation led by American corner coordinator and the participants were all given pens and pencils. There was also a Black History Month’s word search session that attracted the participants.
American corner coordinator also inaugurated AC P GANDO ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPEAKING CLUB for the school and presented E. S. L. material for the school and met with English language teachers to discuss about the E- Teachers programs.
The program took place at the play ground and attracted many children around the place.
Thank you.
Mohammed Ali Said,
American corner coordinator,
Pemba Public Library.

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AMBASSADOR HOLDS YOUTH ROUNDTABLE AT AMERICAN CORNER IN PEMBA

On August 14, Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt held a round table session with 18 youth member of the English Club at American Corner in Pemba to underscore U.S support for education in Tanzania. He was welcomed by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training's Regional Officer Mr Haji Mwalimu, and by American Corner Director Mr Mohammed Said .

The Ambassador highlighted to participants the importance of expanding access to English Learning and education - especially for women and girls- to promote economic empowerment and contributions towards the development of their families, communities and Tanzania.

On the role of the American Corners, he said: "Our goal is to promote education, friendship and mutual understanding between the people of our two countries. Because of this we have increased our funding support to this center in order to enhance our services to Pemba's youth who are tomorrow's leaders. Our duty is to help you gain access to information since information is power and education is your key for success in life."

TRAINING VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

American  Corner Pemba Coordinator: Mr Mohammed Ali Said visited United States of America in June 2012. During his visit the states, he visited several states such as Washington DC, New York, Paris Illinois, California and Salt Lake City. This has been a historic visit in his life.     

DO WE NEED LIBRARIES?

This was a roundtable discussion prepared by the American corner in Pemba on Monday June 4, 2012. The program was attended by youth, secondary school students, civil servants and regular library users.

During the discussion that was led by American corner coordinator, the participants discussed and learnt the library concept, the roles and functions of the libraries, what must be in the libraries [ library materials], what would it be if no libraries and the existence of the American corner in Pemba.

FROM AMERICAN CORNER PEMBA: ‘LIBRARY THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES

On June 1, 2012 American corner in Pemba held a special library series program titled ‘ LIBRARY THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES’ by inviting various regular users to discuss various issues concerning the library, its collections and services.

During the program, American corner coordinator briefed the participants what the libraries are, their collections and services.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SESSION

Participant responding to the question: ‘ What must be in a library’?

Participants suggested the establishment of reading programs or reading clubs, games, English language teaching programs for children.

AMERICAN CORNER IN PEMBA PROMOTES ENGLISH TEACHING

On April 9 , the American Corner in Pemba organized one day English Language Camp which welcomed Jondeni English Club Members from Mkoani, Chake Chake English Club members, and youth participants.