Books For Africa
By Sneha, Taylor, Ruby, and Jaxon
INTRODUCTION
- Education is important for societal and economic advancement
- 40% of over 15 are illiterate
- Need to improve conditions
- 1/3 of children in sub-Saharan Africa do not go to school
- Lack of resources
- Books for Africa provides books and computers
CAUSES
- End the book famine in Africa
- Create a culture of literacy/provide tools of empowerment
- Ultimate goal is to get books to the kids to better their education
BACKGROUND
- Founded in 1988 by Tom Warth
- Nonprofit organization
- When he took a trip to Uganda he came up with the idea
- Take discarded books from American libraries and schools
- Was a simple idea but the potential was profound
- Accomplished a goal others could only dream of
The Means
The Process
- Collects books and computers through donations
- Volunteers at GA and MN warehouses organize books
- Books shipped to Africa
- Other organizations assist in receiving materials (transportation and costs)
- Distribute books
- Enjoy!
The Money
Personal fundraising projects
- Guitar Hero contest
- Birthday party donations
Books for Africa fundraisers
T-Shirt sales
Private Contributors and Corporate Philanthropy
- Better World Books
- Ghana Book Trust
- International Foundation for Education and Self-Help
- Kampala International University
- Out of Print
- U.S. Department of State
Nonmonetary Contributions
Advertising
- Promotional Videos
- T-shirts
- 25th anniversary events
- News
Low focus
The Holes
Little awareness
- Publicity
- Advertisements
Financial difficulties for recipients
- NGOs assist with funds currently
- Books for Africa assist or facilitate
Conclusion
Successes of Books for Africa
- Past year: 2.2 million books, 616 computers, 15 law libraries
- Since inception: 27 million books to 48 different countries
- Largest shipper of books to Africa
Solutions
- Book drive
- Collect donations
- Publicize the organization and its mission locally