Henny Penny Libraries is a modest effort to ensure that book reading is still kept alive among our children. We believe that a well-read child always contributes effectively and positively towards nation-building. DEEP Foundation aspires to make books accessible to children across India, especially those who are less fortunate.

Over the last 10 years, Team DEEP has been instrumental in setting up 53 libraries by collaborating with our partner agencies/ NGOs with the help of several committed volunteers. On an ongoing basis, they conduct storytelling sessions and teacher training programs to strengthen a culture of book reading.

The biggest measurable reward has been in inculcating a reading habit and a love for books among the less privileged Primary School going children that encourages them to further their education, thereby lowering the dropout rates at the Secondary level.

A combined effort of mainstreamed children under project NEEV, who have access to a Henny Penny Library has seen the children develop good personalities and get admission to Delhi University regular courses.