Mobile Library: Because Knowledge Is a Relief
Bringing books, calm, and curiosity to Fazilka's flood relief camps
Some kinds of work don't just get things done—they comfort the heart. Our Mobile Library Initiative is one of them. In the middle of loss and uncertainty, a simple book can slow the breath, lift a child's eyes, and remind a family that tomorrow is still worth planning for.
"Because Knowledge is a Relief"
"เจਿเจਂเจਿ เจਿเจเจจ เจตੀ เจเจ เจฐਾเจนเจค เจนੈ"
Why a Mobile Library?
Floods take away routine—schools pause, play breaks, and children lose the rhythm that helps them feel safe. A mobile library brings back a piece of that rhythm. It turns a few square feet of floor into a classroom, a story-circle, a world tour—no walls required.
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For children: picture books, stories, coloring sheets, read-aloud circles
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For youth: comics, activity books, basic skill builders
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For elders & parents: magazines, newspapers, light reads
The goal is simple: reduce stress, rebuild focus, and restore hope.
How It Works
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Where: Relief camps across Fazilka, coordinated from Seva Swagat Kendra, Fazilka (Ferozepur Road, Village Jattwali, Fazilka)
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What: Rotating crates of books, read-aloud sessions, quiet corners, and coloring kits
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How: Volunteers set up reading mats, run 20–30 min story circles, and help kids pick age-appropriate books
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Care: Books are labeled, cleaned, and re-circulated; damaged ones are repaired or replaced
From day one, the reading mats have rarely been empty—kids love it, and so do the grown-ups.
Partners & Gratitude
This initiative is a community effort—warm thanks to everyone who made it possible.
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Shri @Harish Jain (Unistar Publication) — for books and encouragement
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Team Anjuma — for constant, cheerful support
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@Jasdeep ji — for tireless on-ground coordination across camps
Your goodwill is the wind behind these pages. ๐
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