Generation Reader
Together, we can give 10 million young people across sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to read and – with it – the power to build a more equal world.
By 2030, 42% of the world’s young people will be in Africa. Millions of them will have no books at all.
For so many children, libraries and schools offer the only chance to read. Tet they are all too often under-resourced and can offer only a few old books. The worst-off do not attend school and have no books at all.
We working with our partners across sub-Saharan Africa to give 10 million young people the opportunity to read – but we can’t do it without your help.
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Want to find out more? Contact Clair, our Trusts and Corporates Manager
The Challenge
433 million
people across Africa survive on just $1.90 a day
70%
of 10-year-olds in the communities where we work cannot read a simple book
171 million
people lifted out of poverty if all pupils gained basic reading skills
Together, we can create a generation of readers
We’ve worked with our partners to create a plan which will give ten million young people the chance to read. But to make it a reality, we need to raise £4.5 million by 2030. Xx xx and xx have already pledged – but we need your help.
- Giving today. Just £2 sends the next book, and £500 creates a Discovery Book Box and creates a library for the worst-off children
- Talk to your company about creating a generation of readers. We can help you put together a pitch.
- Spreading the word. Let your colleagues and friends know that you’re working to create a generation of readers, and invite them to join you
Get involved
Want to find out more? Contact Clair, our Trusts and Corporates Manager
The ambition
Here’s how we’ll give ten million young people the opportunity to read:
1.5 million
books provided to existing schools and libraries
300
new reading spaces created to serve the worst-off
1,500
Teachers and librarians trained to support readers
Meet the people who make it all possible
Your gifts will support ambitious young students who are determined to read, parents who are fighting for their children’s futures and the teachers working to support young people against seemingly impossible odds.
Madame Anne in Kenya
I am passionate about books because books changed me. I am a different person because of them
Judith in Malawi
I want my daughter to keep on reading her books. I remind her how this is her chance to have a good life.
Habiba in Greece
I think the books are very good for me – for my heart.
Lydia in Uganda
Find out more about our charity
Our mission and vision
Our vision is a world where everyone has access to books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.
Read moreReports and publications
Read our latest publications, including our Annual Review and BookLinks; our quarterly newsletter for organisations working to encourage reading.
Read moreOur finances
At Book Aid International all the income we receive is from voluntary donations – we receive no government grants.
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