Book aid international has been working in kenya since 1960, providing books to schools, public, community and university libraries, prisons, refugee camps and hospitals. Its unpaid, as this is a project run by volunteers, but the most rewarding part of the job is seeing the happiness it brings others according to the advert. 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. Library aid international collects surplus childrens books, and other school supplies, within australia and. A limited number of books are available to purchase and proceeds from book sales are donated to book aid international. We have 1 articles about past events, donations and. Every year, we give 24 million people around the world access to books that will. The companys line of business includes the management of the funds of trusts and foundations organized for. Books offer the chance for people to learn, imagine new possibilities and shape their own futures. Every year we send around one million brandnew books to libraries, schools, prisons, hospitals and refugee camps in africa and beyond. Poverty and illiteracy are high but families hunger.
Book aid international oct 2016 present 3 years 7 months i lead the marketing and communications activities for the uks leading book donation and library development charity, book aid international. In particular book aid supports christian bookshops, mainly in africa, asia and the caribbean. Book aid international is a registered charity in england and wales charity number 3869 and company number 880754. Book aid charitable trust providing christian literature. This book features artwork from emerging and established talent from around the world and provides a unique insight into the creative process and lives of illustrators shaping todays visual culture. It manages its book donation programme through local partners in some countries. 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. Book aid international believes that everyone should have access to books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect world book day costume quick and easy. We encourage international students to investigate all sources of funding within their home country, including government and private loans. Every year the organisation sends over 500k new books. The book is packed with a variety of resources for teachers. 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. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates.
Provides service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Every year, we aim to ship around one million brand n. Books for all in kenya kenya has a strong network of over 60 public libraries which. Book aid international is a registered charity working to improve access to information in african libraries. Books are gathered by volunteers through a network of uk collection points. Our mission is to provide books, resources and training to support an environment in which reading for pleasure, study and lifelong learning can flourish. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. With the support of players of peoples postcode lottery, we are currently transforming five spaces for children in public libraries in malawi. This is because we mainly work with national level partners that either make the books available through their own networks or distribute them to schools, libraries and community based organisations in their country. In northern kenyas vast great rift valley, the village of lagam sits nestled within the cliffs. Donate books we are always seeking new, recently published books to support readers around the world who would otherwise have few uptodate, relevant books. Book aid international is a uk registered charity which provides books and supports libraries in africa and around the world.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The uks book aid international opens new worlds through. Dr kirya, ag hospital director enjoys the new books by book aid international dr dan, an intern enjoys the new books. Around the world, millions of people live in a world without books. Inspiring the next generation of creatives book aid international resources. More about fundraising for book aid international in association with world book day is here.
We are the uks leading book donation and library support charity. Unfortunately book aid international does not accept direct applications for books. Celebrity supporters of book aid international, including joanna lumley, helen mirren, and twiggy. Alison hubert director book aid international linkedin. Book aid international 2018 reports biggest year yet, in. Book aid international is the uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Every year, we ship one million books to people around the world who. How to dress up as peter rabbit on world book day youtube. Every year, publishers and other members of the book trade generously donate around one million books to us. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.
Lewisham microlibrary, a former phone box turned book swapping service on lewisham way, is on the hunt for a new librarian. At book aid international, we know that books change lives. 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. Author, comedian and entertainer julian clary tells us about a book which opened a door to a new world for him when he was young as part of our new worlds through books series to celebrate world. The health choices book has been created by a network of multidisciplinary health professionals across the world for use by primary school pupils to support their learning about health, wellbeing and how to make wellinformed choices. National book tokens charity gift card for book aid international. Book aid charitable trust was set up in order to make large shipments of new and secondhand christian books and bibles to these needy areas. In due course book aid will be pleased to receive your books, but it may be some time before you can pass them on to us. Reading where the wild things are in the great rift.
Some canadian banks will consider and offer loans to international students who do not yet have permanent residency status but do have a strong canadian cosigner. The charitys operations last year represented an expansion, according to the staff, to embrace more displaced people and more warimpacted. Fifty years and several other threats and aid suspensions later, pakistan continues to nurture a sentimental opposition to aid, while seeking foreign assistance remains an integral part of the economic strategy pursued by successive governments, both military and civilian. 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. Book aid international is a small charity located in the united kingdom that offers free books to organizations in africa and palestine. The uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Find your local participating bookseller by downloading a list here or by searching here.
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