Creative Learning Haven

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Creative Learning Haven

Libraries and creative workshops to shape new futures in Uganda's Imvepi and Rhino settlements.

Imvepi Library location: Zone 2, Tank 65 Center run by Hope Foundation and UNHCR
Rhino Library location: YSAT Uganda Ocea Office Our Leadership Team:

Otim - staff at Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT) Uganda
Peter - leader of Hope Rising South Sudan
Lulu - filmmaker with MIT D-Lab

We have created partnership between YSAT Uganda, Hope Rising South Sudan, and Hope Foundation.

04/09/2026

Empowering minds and hands: Our community library serves as a hub for knowledge and creativity, providing a space for individuals to grow and learn. Meanwhile, our women's knitting group weaves together not just threads, but stories, support, and economic empowerment. Together, these initiatives foster a stronger, more resilient community where education and skill-sharing thrive."

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03/06/2026

Sorting through the goodies, picking the best books to pack for our mobile activity in Village 20, Zone 2 – spreading knowledge one page at a time!

CLH IMVEPI.

11/24/2025

CLH at Wi******er Open Studios on November 22! Thank you for having our CLH American team! In this video, Noah, Hanyuan, and Helen — CLH volunteers — and a supporter share why they love CLH’s artwork and mission. ❤️ we are so grateful to and inspired by our CLH artists in Imvepi for creating the artwork and knitted items that we show.

11/12/2025

We're overwhelmed with gratitude! 🌟 As librarians at CLH Imvepi, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing donors, supporters, and followers on our social media pages! 🙏 Your unwavering support and encouragement mean the world to us, and we're so grateful to have you on this journey with us! 🙌 Thank you for helping us bring the joy of reading and learning to our community! 📚💕

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11/11/2025

A Short interviews with young mobile library visitors in Imvepi refugee settlement.

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11/05/2025

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Learning knows no boundaries! 📚💡 Our mobile library is on the move, bringing education and excitement to every area in Imvepi refugee settlement .

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11/03/2025

A response from Emma one of the stationary library visitors.

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10/24/2025

My name is Johnson Sam Patrick, and I work as an IT librarian at Hope Rising South Sudan (HoRiSS) under the Creative Learning Haven (CLH) Project. My responsibilities include leading the Media Team and the Drawing and Painting Team, managing data entry and analysis for library visitors, and performing other tasks assigned by the Team Leader. In my free time, I enjoy learning new IT skills, reading, and listening to music. I'm particularly passionate about developing my skills in SQL, Power BI, Python, and advanced MS Excel. As an IT enthusiast, I'm driven to continuously upskill, especially in data-related fields. A pivotal moment for me was when I stumbled upon a Python programming book during our second book donation. Since then, I've been dedicated to improving my skills, and I'm aspiring to become a data scientist. In addition to IT, I enjoy reading self-help, business, and technology books, which inspire me to grow both personally and professionally.

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10/21/2025

A Short respon from Emily one of our visitors!!

10/13/2025

Hi friends, we have a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! You can now order 4 limited edition postcards featuring artwork from Lemi Samuel and Meta Richard, two Imvepi Secondary School artists who have been drawing at CLH since February 2025!! How to order below!

HOW TO ORDER:
1. DM us (Creative Learning Haven) with:
(A)The number(s) of the slide for the design(s) you want to order (Photos are numbered in in the captions)
(B) QUANTITY for each design
(C) YOUR NAME + MAILING ADDRESS
(D) TOTAL DONATION: Suggested donation: $5+ / postcard

2. VENMO -Tian or DONATE on https://www.gofundme.com/f/uganda-refugee-library-project
3. We will DM you to confirm once we've received your payment and when we've sent your postcard.
4. Each shipment will come with a small unique message from our team :)

"Drawing takes away my stress" - Meta Richard
"I want to become one of the best artists" - Lemi Samuel.

These postcards make nice decorations, gifts, and cards to send to loved ones :)

100% of proceeds go toward supporting our 1,000+ beneficiaries, including these aspiring young artists:)

It's the season of thanks!! Shukran, iyete, asante (thanks in Arabic, Kakwa, Swahili)

10/12/2025

Thank you to all at the Wi******er Farmer’s Market who visited our stand today and participated in our drawing, bracelet-making, and other creative activities 😊🎨🖌️ we believe in the power of providing free art and educational materials for all!! Thank you for helping us realize this vision. Today, we were showing artwork from Imvepi Refugee Settlement, as well as artwork from students in Wi******er, MA who participated in an art exchange with Imvepi students. If you’re interested in art exchange programs or getting involved, DM us or email [email protected]. Special shoutout to our volunteers today including .dz23 .yang11 !! And thank you to for supporting our work!!

Address

67 Shore Rd
Wi******er, MA
01890

Website

https://www.gofundme.com/f/uganda-refugee-library-project, https://www.instagram.com/creativelearninghaven/

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