Every year the charity sends around one million new books to public and community libraries as well as libraries in prisons, refugee camps, hospitals, schools and universities. Community libraries are staffed by passionate volunteers and are driven by a vision to improve peoples lives. Ghana library authority ghla in collaboration with book aid international has highlighted the countrys progress in public and school library development as it marked international. Every year we send around one million brandnew books to libraries, schools, prisons, hospitals and refugee camps in africa and beyond. Hi, this is rob sarjant, head of programmes and operations at book aid international, reporting directly from somaliland on our work here. In matebeleland north, donkey power enables fifteen special cart libraries, stocked with books from book aid international, to reach remote areas where people would otherwise have to travel many miles to find a library. Currently, the ghla has only 531,865 books on its shelves, down from over one million books in 1980. As part of the initiative, 16 new childrens corner installations were sent to libraries, while 25 book box library collections were included in the charitys work. International donation and shipment of books american library. Of those books not required overseas, some are sold in book aid bookshops in the united kingdom and the money raised used to pay shipping and administration costs. The uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Through the uganda community libraries association ugcla we provide books for startup libraries in communities where there is no access to a public library. Equip a school with an explorer library and offer children aneducation which is rich in books and learning.
This makes it possible for people to visit a library without the expense of transport. Library aid international collects surplus childrens books, and other school supplies, within australia and. Darien book aid sends handselected books in response to specific requests from peace corps volunteers, libraries and schools all over the world books are also donated to libraries, prisons, hospitals, and native american and appalachian groups in the united states. Book aid international 2018 reports biggest year yet, in. Other countries where we work book aid international. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Supporting public libraries book aid international. Kenya has a strong network of over 60 public libraries which are used by hundreds of thousands of people. Together with books from the international book bank in the us and a significant range of local publications, many produced by code ethiopia themselves, book aid international books make up a good proportion of the target 5,500 books for each library over 5 years. Peac orps v introduction sources of donated books for schools and libraries ice no. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
At book aid international, we work for a future where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Every year, we aim to ship around one million brand n. After a day spent in trafficchoked nairobi visiting kenya national library service and the slums information and development resource centres sadly, their main library burnt down earlier this year and needs a lot of support, i took a small ec plane or. Book aid charitable trust providing christian literature. Every year, we aim to ship around one million brand new books which have been generously donated by publishers, to thousands of libraries in communities across the world where people have very few opportunities to access books. Every year, we give 24 million people around the world access to books that will. More books than ever before book aid international. It is a cost effective agency that believes in peoples potential for self development, change and transformation through learning and that the development of human capacity is essential for escaping poverty. Jan 10, 2019 more than 50 percent of the books shipped in 2018 by book aid international were for primaryschool children. We work in partnership with libraries in subsaharan africa providing books, resources and training. Explore book aid international s 1,716 photos on flickr. It is not possible to directly contact book aid international for book donations, but a list of local partners is available for ngos to contact for benefiting from this programme.
Book aid international provides access to books to people by working with uk publishers to supply brand new books to over 2,600 libraries across africa most of book aid international s work takes place in subsaharan africa, where it supports library services in 11 countries and it also has a small project in the occupied palestinian territories. Sources of donated books for schools and libraries a helpful document with questions to ask before commencing a library development project, tips for book donors and numerous sources of book donations. Book aid international works with an extensive network of libraries, schools, hospitals, ngos and other partners to ensure that the books it sends reach those who are most in need. In february 2015, we awarded book aid international. Book aid international works with some of the largest uk publishers, and all the books shipped abroad are new. New post fundraising results, improved mobile version, your uploads page and minisurvey in our blog. We also run project and programmes which give teachers and librarians the skills to support readers, and children in particular, and transform their libraries into. In addition, book aid international also runs library development projects which build the capacity of libraries to support readers and communities.
Books mainly come from charity book aid international, and rlrdp can get discounts from publishers. Book aid international 3941 coldharbour lane camberwell, london se5 9nr phone. The national library service of malawi source the majority of the books for the libraries from book aid international. Community libraries are found everywhere from remote rural areas to informal settlements in major cities and range from tiny singleroomed structures built from. Community libraries are found everywhere from remote rural areas to informal settlements in major cities and range from tiny singleroomed structures built from local materials through to refurbished shipping containers and multistorey brick buildings. Ranfurly library service of new york book aid international. The ghana library authority ghla, an agency of the ministry of education, has signed a partnership collaboration with book aid international one of the worlds largest book donors in accra to begin a book shipment to support public, school and special libraries. Book aid international is a uk registered charity which provides books and supports libraries in africa and around the world. The rural libraries resource and development programme rlrdp operates a variety of innovative mobile library services in areas inaccessible to motor vehicles.
Book aid international has been working in kenya since 1960, providing books to schools, public, community and university libraries, prisons, refugee camps and hospitals. Book aid international opens new charitable initiative in. Supporting mobile libraries book aid international. This cry for help from vast numbers of christians suffering from book famine became impossible to ignore. Book aid international provides approximately 2,000 brand new childrens books donated by uk publishers, and grants for purchasing locallypublished books, including local language titles. Nov 14, 2018 uk charity book aid international has signed a partnership with the ghana library authority ghla to supply the countrys public, school and special libraries with books, reports ghanaian news outlet ghanaweb.
The ghana library authority ghla, an agency of the ministry of education has signed a partnership collaboration with book aid international, one of the world largest book donor in accra to begin a book shipment to support ghanas public, school and special libraries. A number of universities have taken part in the past few years, but we need more libraries across. Every year, the charity sends around one million brand new books a year to libraries, schools, universities, hospitals, refugee camps and prisons where people would otherwise have few opportunities to access books and read. In 2018 we sent 5,106 brand new books to read bhutan, an ngo that works to give all children the chance to read and create community libraries cross the. The british charity works with more than 100 publishers in the uk and reports sending up to 300,000 books to countries worldwide.
Book aid international is the uks leading book donation agency supporting library development in subsaharan africa. Jun 26, 2017 book aids work in rwanda is being funded by players of peoples postcard lottery, which donates 30 percent of sales to charitable organizations. At least two librarians from each library take part in training that develops skills and confidence in. Smaller shipments of more scholarly books are occasionally made to equip bible college libraries where they are used to train a new generation of ministers of the gospel. Every year, we ship one million books to people around the world who. Malawian libraries, national library service malawi, book. Book aid international donates to eastern regional library. Book aid international book aid international is the uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Malawian libraries, national library service malawi, book aid. Every year, we ship over one million brand new books to people around the world who need them. Book aid international supports public libraries across subsaharan africa to improve access to books and reading materials.
For information on how to donate books within the united states, please visit the book donation site. In partnership with the kenya national library service knls, the project developed the skills of 30 library staff across 15 key public libraries. Donkeydrawn mobile libraries bring books to people in. Directory of book donation programs university at albany.
Ghana library authority partners book aid international to. In the 1980s a desperate plea came from africa and other countries where economic crises and foreign currency restrictions had reduced supplies of christian books to an alltime low. Book aid international works with an extensive network of libraries, schools, hospitals, ngos and other partners to ensure that the books it sends are accessible to all. The respondents strongly believe that bai is beneficial, and that it has improved library collections and services. As for the books themselves, many of them are supplied by book aid international. Book aid international promotes literacy in developing countries by creating reading and learning opportunities. We also provide books for mobile library services that reach schools in remote regions which have no school or community libraries. As the uks leading agency in book provision and library support for developing countries, book aid focuses on subsaharan africa, working with partner organisations across 12 countries. Those books will reach thousands of libraries, schools, hospitals. Working in 12 countries in subsaharan africa and palestine, book aid international provides over half a million books and journals each year to libraries in schools, hospitals, refugee camps. Book aid international provides access to books to people by working with uk publishers to supply brand new books to over 2,600 libraries across africa most of book aid internationals work takes place in subsaharan africa, where it supports library services in 11 countries and it also has a small project in the occupied palestinian territories. The ghana library authority ghla, an agency of the ministry of education, has signed a partnership agreement with book aid international, one of the worlds largest book donors in accra, to begin a book shipment to support ghanas public, schools and special libraries.
May 25, 2016 book aid international, a charity that supports literacy by increasing access to books, is returning to sierra leone. At book aid international, we know that books change lives. The libraries are all located right in the heart of poor residential areas. As the uks leading agency in book provision and library support for developing countries, book aid focuses on subsaharan africa, working with partner organizations across 12 countries. General book donation organizations are listed first, followed by regional book donation organizations. This guide looks at how schools can begin to establish and manage a collection of books. Book aid international is a registered charity in england and wales charity number 3869 and company number 880754. The organization would like to stock their donkeypowered libraries with more books.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Book aid international, a uk registered charity which provides books and supports libraries in africa and around the world, has donated over two thousand books to the eastern regional childrens library in the eastern region of ghana. Developing a school library international association of. Library aid international incorporated lai is a christianbased nongovernment organisation which provides, freeofcharge, used books and educational materials to improve literacy and educational outcomes and life opportunities for children in disadvantaged schools in developing countries. In may, blackwells named book aid international its charity of the year, and is donating proceeds from its plastic bag sales to the organization this year. Jun 19, 2017 book aid international is expanding its work to provide new books to communities in rwanda. Book aid international is the uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Cameroon, eritrea, ethiopia, kenya, malawi, namibia, occupied palestinian territories, south. Book aid international is the uks leading book donation and library support charity.
Soroti hospital white house building housing the library by book aid international. By including a gift in your will you could help write the next chapter in the book aid international story and help to change the lives of countless adults and children across subsaharan africa, a gift that really will be felt for many future generations. It manages its book donation programme through local partners in some countries. Book aid charitable trust providing christian literature in. Book aid international transforming community libraries. Hamdon decided to establish the mosul book bridge effort to rebuild the universitys library, and contacted book aid international. For every sale or top up on our special book aid international card, 1% of its value is donated to the charity so that it can continue sending books around the world to people who do not have the books they need. Ugcla has a network of over 100 libraries in rural and urban settings which are often managed and run by the community themselves. The two libraries i visit have about 4,500 books so far after 4 years of support. In an average year, we make books available to an estimated 28 million people in libraries, schools, universities, hospitals, refugee camps and prisons around the world. Every year, the charity aims to ship around one million brand new books to thousands of communities where people have very few opportunities to access books and read. Rlrdp also receives hefty discounts from publishers. We are the uks leading book donation and library support charity.
Book aid international is the major uk support for libraries in subsaharan africa. On june 19, the charity sent 31,801 books to support readers in libraries, schools, and further. You helped to send 1,286,538 brand new books to readers in 25 countries. Books offer the chance for people to learn, imagine new possibilities and shape their own futures. Book aid international believes that everyone should have access to books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Re003 is intended to help peace corps volunteers and their counterparts identify. Around the world, millions of people live in a world without books. The study population is eighteen libraries that are benefiting from the bai program. This study looks at the impact of book aid international bai on the development of libraries in kano state, nigeria.
Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books. The charity, which ships around a million books each year to libraries in sub. Nov, 2018 the ghana library authority ghla, an agency of the ministry of education has signed a partnership collaboration with book aid international, one of the world largest book donor in accra to begin a book shipment to support ghanas public, school and special libraries. Pdf book aid international transforming community libraries. Every year the charity sends around one million brand new books to public and community libraries as well as libraries in prisons. Book aid international opens new charitable initiative in rwanda. The charity estimates that the books it provides reach 24 million people every year. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Bringing books to life is a series of three short guides written for teachers and librarians working in schools and libraries in subsaharan africa. Book aid international is a registered charity in england and wales charity number 3869 and company number 880754 39 41 coldharbour lane, camberwell, london se5 9nr united kingdom t. Book aid international is a small charity located in the united kingdom that offers free books to organizations in africa and palestine. On the move with the donkeypowered mobile libraries of zimbabwe.
The ranfurly library service of new york is an autonomous organization with basically the same goals as its british sister organization listed above, book aid international. An assessment of the impact of book aid international bai. International donation and shipment of books about ala. Book aid international returns to sierra leone the bookseller. Some of these libraries are in communities with a very limited access to books such as refugee camps, prisons, and slums, others are in hospitals or universities where resources are extremely dated.
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