Books For Africa remains the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent, shipping over 60 million books to all 55 countries on the African continent since 1988. In fiscal year 2023 alone, Books For Africa shipped approximately 4,029,000 books, valued at over $32.6 million, to 32 African countries, the most books ever shipped by Books For Africa in a single year. Approximately 800,000 digital books were also shipped on 116 computers and 150 tablets. Over $2.6 million was raised to ship these books to partners across Africa.
To learn more about groups currently fundraising to ship books to specific African countries, view the Projects page.
To learn more about the Girls Empowerment Collections, BFA Publishing, Law & Democracy Initiative, Agricultural Libraries, or French Books view the Special Initiatives page
Books For Africa is a simple idea, but its impact is transformative. For us, literacy is quite simply the bridge from misery to hope.
— Kofi Annan, former U.N. Secretary-General
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BFA Visits With African Diplomatic Corps and Key Partners in DC
BFA leaders spent this week in Washington, DC, visiting with members of the African diplomatic corps and hosting a Summit Society reception at the Embassy of Rwanda. Check out photos from the event!
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Donor's Legacy Spans BFA History
In the heart of every philanthropist lies a desire to make a difference that outlasts their own lifetime. We recently sat down with Michael Henley, a dedicated member of Books For Africa's Legacy Society and former board member, to discuss the profound impact of planned giving and how it can shape the future of our organization.
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BFA Hosts Visit From Zambian Ambassador
Books For Africa was honored to host H.E. Ambassador Chibamba Kanyama from the Republic of Zambia to the US, for a meeting at our Minnesota warehouse and a reception at the University Club of St Paul.
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Books For Africa Launches Online Merchandise Store
Books For Africa is pleased to now have an online merchandise store where supporters can purchase BFA gear – a portion of each sale goes to support our programs!
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Books For Africa Hosts Rwandan Ambassador at Annual Luncheon 2024: “A Book For Every Child”
Books For Africa was delighted to host Rwandan Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana as its keynote speaker at the 2024 Annual Luncheon. Read Her Excellency’s remarks and see more photos in our latest success story!
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