Warehoused

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$965
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2018
End Date
March 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Otter Tail
Otter Tail
Project Overview

The documentary "Warehoused," about the world's largest refugee camp in Dabaab, Kenya, was shown at the Minnesota State Community College and the Kennedy Secondary School, both in Fergus Falls. After the film screenings, moderators led a discussion about the film.

Project Details

101 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$965
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,339
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

85% of respondents will learn about the refugee experience and refugee camps. 85% of respondents will learn more about the point of view of the refugee. 85% of will report wanting to learn more about refugee experiences.

Measurable Outcome(s)

96% of attendees reported learning more about the refugee experience and camps. 91% of the attendees reported being better able to see from a refugee's perspective. 73% of the respondents indicated that wished to learn more about refugee experiences.

Source of Additional Funds

Fergus Falls Public Library, City of Fergus Falls Human Rights Commission, Fergus Falls Area College Foundation, Fergus Falls School District

Project Manager
First Name
Gerri
Last Name
Moeller
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
gmoeller@vikinglibrarysystem.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200