Books For Africa is a non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, MN that has been dedicated to promoting literacy and education in Africa since 1988. As the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent, they have shipped over 59 million books to all 55 countries in Africa. In fiscal year 2023 alone, they shipped approximately 4,029,000 books, valued at over $32.6 million, to 32 African countries, along with 800,000 digital books on computers and tablets.
Through their various initiatives, such as the Girls Empowerment Collections and Agricultural Libraries, Books For Africa aims to provide access to educational resources and empower individuals in Africa. They also collaborate with partners and volunteers to collect new or gently used books from a wide variety of genres and age levels. With a simple idea of using literacy as a bridge from misery to hope, Books For Africa continues to make a transformative impact on the lives of many in Africa.
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