Frances and Henry Riecken Foundation, Inc.

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Causes: Education

Mission: We promote democracy and prosperity in Central America by creating and supporting community libraries that awaken a spirit of discovery and citizen participation.

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2 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Cindy36 Donor

Rating: 5

08/21/2012

I am primarily familiar with the foundation's role in Guatemala, but what I've seen, I really like. So much so that for my recent 50th birthday I asked others to support the foundation instead of gifts. I've visited one of the libraries and I'm amazed at the success the organization can produce with such little overhead. It's first in line for a non-church charity in my budget.

tedfuetsch Donor

Rating: 4

08/21/2012

In April of 2012 I visited 2 libraries developed by the Riecken Foundation; 1 in San Juan La Laguna and 1 in Chiche'. Both were intensely in use at the time and apparently very popular in their respective communities. The directors were enthusiastic and passionate about their role in their communities. Each also appeared to be well qualified and well trained to manage these community resources. The purpose of the visits was to observe first hand the use of funds provided by the Rotary Club of Reno, Nevada, USA. We were impressed.

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