As schools and libraries shut their doors, education was halted for millions of young people across Africa who have no books at home.
Their futures hung in the balance as they stayed at home for months, unable to study, anxious about finishing school and the risk this posed to their career plans and life ambitions.
With few or no books available, students like Abdul were left studying from old notes and feeling worried about the future.
When schools closed I felt terrible. Suddenly I couldn’t access books and I could see myself at a disadvantaged point. I know I could have done much better if I’d had more books to help me learn.
Young people across Africa need books now, more than ever. Each book can fuel aspirations and open a world of opportunities.
Thanks to you students like Eunice can fulfil their dreams, and in 2021 we can reach our goal of sending over a million books across the world – including 115,000 to Ghana. But to do this we need your support – every £2 you donate helps to send another life-changing book.
My dream is to go to University and be a surgeon because a family tragedy inspired me to help people when I am older.
By donating today, you will help to send books to libraries across Africa, which are accessed by millions of ambitious young people. Each book can help a reader unlock their potential and pursue brighter futures after a turbulent year.
Every £2 you donate could send a book and change a future.
Please give what you can today using the link below or by calling us on 020 7733 3577.