African Library Project

African Library Project A childhood without books shouldn't exist.

In many rural schools across sub-Saharan Africa, 10 to 20 students share a single book — or have none at all. That's the...
06/19/2026

In many rural schools across sub-Saharan Africa, 10 to 20 students share a single book — or have none at all. That's the reality the African Library Project has been working to change since 2005, one book drive at a time.

This June, we're sharing the stories, the faces, and the futures behind every library we've helped build — and dreaming bigger about what comes next.

We currently support libraries in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, and Uganda. And we're not stopping there. With your support, we're planning to expand our book drives to even more African nations in 2027.

Visit africanlibraryproject.org to learn how you can donate, start a book drive, or spread the word. Every action moves us forward. 📖

Did you know? For just $500, a community in rural Africa gets an entire library.Here's how it works: volunteers across t...
06/16/2026

Did you know? For just $500, a community in rural Africa gets an entire library.

Here's how it works: volunteers across the U.S. collect 1,000 gently used children's books. Your donation covers the shipping costs that carry those books across the ocean and into the hands of children who may never have owned a book before.

🔹 $95 funds one book drive organizer's shipping contribution 🔹 $500 sends a full library to an African school 🔹 $1,000 gives two communities a lifetime of reading

This year, thanks to a generous anonymous donor, we've reduced our international shipping fee to make it even easier for volunteers to launch drives.

Donate today at africanlibraryproject.org and help us plan more book drives in more countries in 2027. Every dollar moves us closer.

On World Day for Cultural Diversity, we’re celebrating the beauty of stories that connect us across countries, classroom...
06/04/2026

On World Day for Cultural Diversity, we’re celebrating the beauty of stories that connect us across countries, classrooms, and cultures.

Today we’re highlighting Lesotho — one of African Library Project’s incredible partner countries — where libraries are helping students discover new ideas while celebrating their own communities and identities. 💚

Books open doors to understanding, empathy, and opportunity. Every book drive helps create spaces where children can learn, grow, and see both themselves and the world reflected in stories.

Start a book drive and help us continue building libraries that connect cultures through the power of reading.

Click below to learn more about organizing a book drive:
https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/organize-a-book-drive

Support ALP’s work by donating on our website: https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/donate

📚 “Every child deserves a story they can escape into.”Teboho Mohale, a 17-year-old Grade 10 student at St. Matthew’s has...
06/02/2026

📚 “Every child deserves a story they can escape into.”

Teboho Mohale, a 17-year-old Grade 10 student at St. Matthew’s has a love for Physical Science and reading. One of his favorite books is The Merchant of Venice — a story that continues to inspire him.

For students like Teboho, books are more than entertainment. They create space to dream, learn, and imagine new possibilities. 💚

When children have access to libraries, they gain comfort, confidence, and opportunity through the power of stories. 🌍📖

Donate today to help create spaces where stories can comfort, inspire, and heal.
https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/donate

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the power of reading to help children process emotions, build empa...
05/28/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the power of reading to help children process emotions, build empathy, and find hope through storytelling.

For many students, books become safe spaces — places where they can dream, heal, and feel seen.

Stories have power. Share one that makes you feel seen below.

Visit our website to find out how you can get involved in our Book Drive.
https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/organize-a-book-drive

Support ALP’s work by donating on our website: https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/donate

At Makhetheng Primary School in Lesotho, books from the African Library Project are part of everyday learning. Each week...
05/27/2026

At Makhetheng Primary School in Lesotho, books from the African Library Project are part of everyday learning. Each week, teachers unlock the library cabinet, carry books into their classrooms, and place stories directly into the hands of students eager to learn.

For many children, these books are more than reading material. They help students strengthen their English, build confidence in the classroom, and discover a love for learning that reaches far beyond the school day. 💚

Teachers like Ramosite Chochane, who has taught at Makhetheng since 2020, see firsthand how access to books creates new opportunities for their students — one story at a time.
This Teacher Appreciation season, honor a teacher who shaped your life by helping provide books for students around the world. 🌍📖

Support ALP’s work by donating on our website: https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/donate

A childhood without books shouldn’t exist.Children’s Book Week is this month, and we want you to meet someone your suppo...
05/26/2026

A childhood without books shouldn’t exist.

Children’s Book Week is this month, and we want you to meet someone your support impacts. 💛

Lieketsemg Makhele is 10 years old and in Grade 5 at Makhetheng Primary School in Lesotho. Her favorite book is Maneo’s Spanking, and one day she hopes to become a second grade English teacher.

Dreams like Lieketsemg’s grow when children have access to books, stories, and spaces where learning feels possible. Every library created through the African Library Project opens the door for students to imagine a future bigger than what they can see today.
Help ALP fill one complete library — 500 books — for a school in Lesotho or Uganda. Every dollar brings us closer. Every share matters. 💚

BOOKS TO COLLECT
📚Children’s fiction with universal themes (friendship, animals, family, imagination)
📚Children’s nonfiction (science, nature, biographies, reference materials such as dictionaries)
📚Books that support life skills (health, hygiene, adolescence, careers, country and school curriculum)
📚Books featuring diverse characters and perspectives •
📚Books about Africa or the African diaspora

Visit our website for more details and resources on organizing a book drive.
https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/organize-a-book-drive

Support ALP’s work by donating on our website: https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/donate

On African Liberation Day, we’re reminded that access to knowledge is access to freedom.At African Library Project, we b...
05/25/2026

On African Liberation Day, we’re reminded that access to knowledge is access to freedom.

At African Library Project, we believe books are liberation. Every library created helps empower students, strengthen communities, and open doors to opportunity and self-determination. 💚

This year, help ALP build 5 more libraries for schools in Africa — because every child deserves the freedom to learn, dream, and grow.

To learn more about organizing a book drive, follow the link in bio // Organize a Book Drive
https://www.africanlibraryproject.org/donate

In honor of Earth Month, we’re celebrating Every Leaf a Hallelujah by Nigerian‑British author Ben Okri. This beautifully...
04/28/2026

In honor of Earth Month, we’re celebrating Every Leaf a Hallelujah by Nigerian‑British author Ben Okri.

This beautifully illustrated story follows a young child’s journey through the forest and gently teaches readers about the importance of nature and protecting the environment.

Ben Okri’s work reminds us that forests and the natural world are essential to our shared future!

For Mannyali Matabo, the challenge isn’t a lack of commitment — it’s a lack of materials. With updated textbooks delayed...
04/22/2026

For Mannyali Matabo, the challenge isn’t a lack of commitment — it’s a lack of materials. With updated textbooks delayed for years and a new secondary curriculum in place, many of her students don’t have their own books to read or practice from, especially in Accounting, where concepts and terminology are constantly evolving. Too often, she finds herself copying lessons onto the chalkboard line by line — a temporary solution for a subject that requires hands-on practice and independent study.

Access to current, relevant books helps to close the gap. When students have materials in their hands, they can work through problems themselves, review at their own pace, and build confidence in their learning. For Mannyali, the library isn’t an extra — it’s an essential tool that helps her teach more effectively and gives her students the chance to fully engage with their education.

Because for teachers like Mannyali, current textbooks aren’t a luxury — they’re the basic tools students need to learn, practice, and succeed.

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