US Embassy launches reading books to schools in Samoa

Lepea Primary School in Samoa has been presented with over 600 reading and reference books from the US Embassy.

The donation marks the first of the Embassy's 'Faitau = Atamai' book drive for 2017.

The objective of the book drive is to provide additional resources for educators, families and students who need them the most.

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture, the Rotary Club of Apia, and Peace Corps are all working together on the project.

The efforts will enable nearly 50 schools around both islands to receive over 25,000 books.

The embassy said the programme builds on their goal of promoting educational opportunities for Samoan students and developing links between the US and Samoa through the provision of educational resources.