Urgent call for PARTICIPATION IN BOOK COLLECTION DRIVE
FOR THE ERITREAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(EIT)

 
The Association of Eritreans and Their Friends in Michigan(AEFM) has been requested by the Eritrean Institute of Technology (EIT) to help in the collection of text and reference books for the institution.  AEFM is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political 501(c)(3) tax-exempt association of Eritreans and non-Eritreans based in the State of
Michigan.  Over the years, AEFM has been involved in the collection and shipment of various Educational supplies to Eritrea as well as hosting a number of cultural, educational, and outreach events to Eritreans and non-Eritreans in mid-Michigan.  For more information on the Association, please visit the website (www.eritrean-aefm.org).


EIT is a new post-secondary institution, less than two years old, established by the Ministry of Education of the State of Eritrea.  It has close to 10,000 students.  No matter what the subject matter and the level of training are, the focus of the school is hands-on training.  To accomplish this goal, we understand that there is a great need for subject matter books, both text and reference.  The school has sent the list of the urgently needed books to AEFM.  AEFM has categorized the list of books by subject matter and are posted on the AEFM Website  (www.eritrean-aefm.org/actvities/books/EIT_books/eit_books.htm); in addition, to the extent that they are available, the list also shows on the Web the  title, author, publisher, and edition and/or date of publication.

 

AEFM is asking everyone for the urgent and vigorous participation in the collection of these books.  There are a number of ways people can participate:  (a)  Selecting individual titles and sending as many copies as possible, (b) organizing book collection/purchasing parties or house meetings, (c) sending money so that AEFM can bulk purchase books at discount prices, and (d) contacting institutions, libraries, schools, and individuals to help with this effort. 
 
For people who want to contribute cash for the purchase of books, please make checks or money order payable to AEFM-Book Project and if you want to wire your contribution, please send it to AEFM Account #7163142479 Routing #: 042000314 at Fifth Third Bank.  Be sure to deduct your contributions from your IRS tax liability for the year 2005. For more information please e-mail us at EITBooks@hotmail.com


Please note below where to send books and checks:

(a)  books to,  

AEFM,
             International Institute of Flint,
             
515 Steven Street,
             Flint, Michigan,
48502

 

(b)    Checks to,         

AEFM
             
P.O. Box 293
             
East Lansing, MI 48826-0293

 
  
Best wishes and regards,
 
Sincerely,
 
Book Collection Committee

 

            Links:

              Letter: www.eritrean-aefm.org/actvities/books/EIT_books/letter.htm

            Book list: www.eritrean-aefm.org/actvities/books/EIT_books/eit_books.htm