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The Issue
Over the years, interest in books and literary endeavours have been on a steady decline among Nigerian youth. If our current reading culture index is benchmarked against the age-old sayings on the importance of reading and acquisition of knowledge such as “knowledge is power”, “readers are leaders” and “reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”, it appears we are on a free fall to the eventual collapse of everything we hold dear as a nation.
This free fall is beyond a mere fear of the future; worse than that, it is the death of a nation and we need to salvage ours NOW! Judging by the quality of our university graduates, high school certificate holders and even children in our elementary schools, we see that in the not too distant future, books will be an anathema to our people and reading a burdening indulgence to even our educated class. In other words, as a nation, we will look at mediocrity and call it excellence.
This is the exact problem that the Literary Renaissance Foundation seeks to remedy.
What We Do
We Want to Engender a Thirst
For Knowledge and Passion for Excellence!
Programmes
The Foundation has developed a number of engaging events and activities to drive its objectives. Some of our programmes include Reading and Spelling Competition, Book Clubs (The 10/10 Challenge)…
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SOME OF OUR CAMPAIGNS
Advocacy, Programmes & Projects
We are launching a nationwide campaign against the devaluation of intelligence.
School Visits
We would like to visit schools to talk on the value and importance of reading. We may start with schools where we have book clubs and gradually…
Reading and Spelling Competition
This is a specially designed competition for Elementary School students to encourage reading. Unlike contemporary spelling Bee competitions where a list of words…
The Modern Shakespeare Project
This project serves a dual-function; the first is to present the classical works of William Shakespeare in modern, easy-to-read-and-enjoy style. The second is to engage students in our tertiary institutions as the developers…
Photos
Here are pictures of our campaign at Agbayewa College, Ilupeju Lagos.
Get Involved
Be part of our team by becoming a volunteer. LRF welcomes passionate individuals who, like us, are ready to #IgniteReadingCulture once again in Nigeria. To become a volunteer, kindly send a letter of interest to volunteer@literaryrenaissance.org
How Can I Get Involved?
You can get involved by donating in cash or kind, attending any of our events or volunteering your expertise. To learn more, please send a mail to info@literaryrenaissance.org
How Can I Become a Volunteer?
Be part of our team by becoming a volunteer. LRF welcomes passionate individuals who, like us, are ready to #IgniteReadingCulture once again in Nigeria. To become a volunteer, kindly send a letter of interest to volunteer@literaryrenaissance.org
How Do I Participate in any of Your Programmes?
Interested in participating in any of our programmes or joining a team of like-minded individuals in pursuit of excellence in service and personal growth? Then send your details to careers@literaryrenaissance.org
I Want to Sponsor this Cause
You too can be a part of the #NigeriaReads Initiative by adopting a bookclub or sponsoring a competition. To donate funds and join the elite league of change drivers, please click on the link below
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Activities
22
Feb
Advocacy – A Visit to School
As part of our advocacy programme, we will be visiting Abayewa secondary school to enlighten them about the value and importance of reading
Event Info
As part of our advocacy programme, we will be visiting Abayewa secondary school to enlighten them about the value and importance of reading
12
May
Parent Teach Conferences
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14
May
National Holiday – No School
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About us
The Literary Renaissance Foundation is an advocacy campaign with the following strategic goals:
- To be the catalysts for the emergence of a new generation of thought-leaders and influencers in Nigeria, and Africa, who love books and learning, and who will eventually step up to leadership positions across all sectors.
- To engender a thirst for knowledge and a passion for excellence amongst Nigerians...
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- Ikota Villa Estate
- Ikota, Lagos.
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- Email: info@literaryrenaissance.org
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