Librileo
Librileo has been promoting early childhood education through book boxes, reading hours, and read-aloud videos for disadvantaged families since 2015. The non-profit organization advocates for educational justice and inclusion to provide all children in Germany access to educational opportunities.
Librileo: Promoting Early Childhood Education through Reading
editLibrileo is a non-profit organization that has been committed to the early support of children from disadvantaged families since its founding in 2015 by the founding couple Sarah Seeliger and Julius Bertram in Berlin.
Key Products and Services
edit- Book Boxes: Librileo sends age-appropriate book boxes to families in need of benefits under SGB II or the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act four times a year. These book boxes are specifically tailored to the child's developmental stage and provide valuable educational impulses.
- Reading Hours and Storytelling Events: Regular storytelling events near the families aim to inspire parents and children to read together. Here, they also receive tips and tricks for the learning environment at home.
- Storytelling Videos: Librileo also offers storytelling videos that help parents and children make reading a daily routine.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main goal of Librileo is to ensure that every child in Germany, regardless of their socio-economic background, has access to books and thus good educational opportunities. The focus is on promoting early childhood education to enable a successful future for all children. The company's values are based on inclusion, educational justice, and strengthening the parent-child relationship through shared reading.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editLibrileo is committed to sustainable educational support by:
- Utilizing the Education and Participation Package: Families can apply for the costs of the book boxes through the Education and Participation Package, which facilitates access to education for disadvantaged children.
- Community Support: Through regular storytelling events in local communities, Librileo promotes social integration and a sense of community.
- Long-term Educational Effects: By supporting early childhood education, Librileo contributes to long-term positive effects on the educational careers and life prospects of children.
Librileo is a shining example of how innovative and non-profit initiatives can strengthen early childhood education while reducing social inequalities. Through its comprehensive programs and services, Librileo makes reading and learning accessible and attractive for all children.