Books For Africa, Inc.

The mission of Books For Africa is to end the book famine in Africa. We aim to help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation of parents, teachers, and leaders in Africa by providing high-quality and in-demand books to areas where they are difficult to come by.

Books donated by publishers, schools, libraries, individuals, and organizations are sorted and packed by volunteers who carefully choose books that are age and subject appropriate.

They are shipped in sea containers paid for by contributions from individuals and organizations. It costs about 50 cents to send a book from the United States to Africa. Books For Africa has shipped more than 57 million books to 55 different countries (every country in Africa) since 1988.

We partner with various donors and recipients to facilitate the process and work to fundraise and network both in the U.S. and on the African continent. We are active on social media and in our local communities to raise awareness about the book famine in Africa.

Over 34 years of operations Books For Africa has built a strong distribution network across the African continent, allowing us to reach a great diversity of communities: urban & rural, large & small, encompassing a wide variety of religions and cultures.

Domestically, BFA has received numerous accolades for accountability and transparency, while building a base of donors and volunteers that are passionate about our mission.

We are confident that these networks will only continue to grow, allowing us to increase the breadth and scope of our projects and continue providing high-quality materials to children and students who need them.

BFA has made great strides in the fight to end the African book famine. The 57 million books delivered over the past 34 years have made a real and enduring impact in African communities.

However, there is much to be done. With half a billion children on the African continent, the need is greater than ever for quality educational materials. UNICEF reports that by the end of the 21st century, half the world population under 18 will be in Africa. In an increasingly global world, it is essential that the current generation of African children receive a world-class education. We have a lot yet to accomplish, but providing high-quality books is a tried and true method of positively impacting educational outcomes, and we are dedicated to our mission of ending the book famine in Africa.