Final results of „Don’t judge a book by its covers” Project!

„Don’t judge a book by its covers” is a project initiated and implemented by A.R.T. Fusion Association and Youth with a Global Vision Organisation (UK). We sadly announce you that this project came to an end, but with good results and especially with a more strong partnership.

The project was implemented during May – November 2011 in Romania and in UK. The working method of this project was Human Library. During the project 2 Human Library events were organised and we invite you to discover in the following the results.

Human Library in Romania:
-    Location: Octopus Lounge, Bucharest
-    Date: 14 – 15 October 2011
-    Number of books: 21
-    Number of readers: 60
-    The most read books: „fear of speaking in public”, „balerina”, „couchsurfer” and „jongleur”
-    Number of people who received information about this project: 3000

Human Library in UK:
-    Location: South Park Chapel, London
-    Date: 7 October 2011
-    Number of books: 9
-    Number of readers: 21
-    The most read books: „retired person”, „east european musician”, „midwife”
-    Number of people who received information about the project: 2000

One of the most important outcomes of this project was the Human Library Toolkit, the main dissemination instrument used to promote the project. We were able to print 100 pieces and so far more than 50 local and national NGOs received it.

The toolkit is available in electronical version SALTO platform and in print you can request it for free from Youth with a Global Vision (you will just have to cover the post expenses).

Also we want to thank our teams of volunteers involved in this project, more than 20 volunteers involved!

What can a Human Library do to you?

Hello to all!

We found this great video from TEDx Conferences about Human Library. Enjoy it!