The library, built by African architect Martial Bruce Zohoungbogbo, aims to provide schoolchildren from impoverished families with access to a wide range of learning resources.
Inside the library, there are books, tablets, and laptops connected to the internet, creating an ideal space for learning. The “bottle house” was constructed with the help of local residents and is designed to be waterproof, fire-resistant, bullet-proof, and earthquake-proof.
The initiative seeks to address the lack of educational resources for children in the area and provide them with opportunities for better education. Martial Zohoungbogbo, a dual citizen of Ghana and Benin, hopes that the library will help children access better educational opportunities. The library is part of the Kokrobite Chiltern Center, a non-governmental organization aimed at supporting education in the community.
This initiative represents a creative and eco-friendly approach to addressing educational disparities in underserved communities, promoting sustainability through recycling, and fostering access to learning resources for disadvantaged children. Martial Zohoungbogbo’s innovative use of plastic bottles for construction demonstrates how local resources can be harnessed to create infrastructure that benefits the community and enhances educational opportunities.
Source: Xinhua