Books play a crucial role in a child’s development by nurturing imagination, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Without access to books, children miss opportunities to explore their interests and develop essential skills. The African...
Photo: Monica Letsoha, ALP Lesotho Partner, spreading the love of reading to students during a school visit. Monica Letsoha’s story is one of dedication to literacy and community. She continues to draw inspiration from her mother, whom she considers her hero and...
Our journey with the African Library Project has been a profound and impactful experience, demonstrating how collective effort can bring about significant change. It all started with a shared vision among a diverse group of individuals who wanted to make a difference...
We are pleased and proud to announce the inaugural winners of the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA). These Awards, administered by Americorps and Points of Light, allow Certifying Organizations – such as the African Library Project – to...
In a busy Indian grocery store in the heart of San Jose, California, the air was filled with aromatic spices and the shelves were stocked with colorful items. A young boy explored the aisles, holding The Lost Hero in one hand and pushing the cart with another. That...
Encouraging Young Readers in Arua Arua Public Primary and Nursery School is located in northern Uganda, near the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. As a result, 300 of the 1,535 students are refugees. The school also hosts 130 boarding...
Encouraging Young Readers in Kampala, Uganda Youth Corps Learning Center is located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. It’s a technical school that teaches computer skills, hairdressing, cosmetology, catering, and sewing for students who can’t afford school fees....
Encouraging Young Readers In Arua, Uganda Joy Early Learning Nursery and Primary School is a private school located in Arua district in northwestern Uganda, near the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. It has about 130 young, lively, engaged,...
Encouraging Young Readers in Arua Arua Public Secondary School is a large school in Arua, a city in Arua district in Northwestern Uganda. Uganda is one of the largest refugee-hosting nations in the world, and Arua’s proximity to South Sudan, the DRC and other...
Encouraging Readers in Jinja, Uganda Phoebe Education Fund for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (PEFO) was started by three brothers living with HIV and who wanted to give back to their community by providing care for caregivers. PEFO is located in Jinja, a city in...
