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A new chapter: Our move to Swindon

On 1 October 2025, Book Aid International began a new chapter in our story — we are now operating from our brand-new warehouse in Swindon. In this blog, our Chief Executive Alison Tweed, reflects on this important moment.

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Working together for a generation of readers

We’re now a quarter of the way through our Generation Reader campaign. In this blog, our Head of Partnerships and Programmes Samantha Sokoya reflects on the campaign's progress to date.

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Funding community reading

Find out more about how this year’s Community Reading Award winners will share the power of books with their communities.

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Reaching readers in Ethiopia

Since 2020, we have supported Hawassa University with brand-new books. Mulugeta Woldetsadik, outreach librarian at the University, told us more about the impact of these donations.

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The enduring power of books

Award-winning author Sita Brahmachari reflects on equality, censorship and the power of books to help build a more equal future. 

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Sparking a love of reading in Cameroon

Every year we support our partners to promote reading. In this blog, our partner Andrew in Cameroon, told us about the celebrations matter.

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Reading in Dark Times

Stas Kozliuk is a Ukrainian reporter and photographer. He visited many of the libraries where we’ve provided books in partnership with PEN Ukraine. In this blog, he reflects on his experiences.

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Rebuilding lives through the power of reading

During the recent war in Lebanon, Shereen led a bibliotherapy programme to help children cope. In this blog, she reflects on the lessons learned and the power of books during conflict.

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