Books For Africa

A simple name for an organization with a simple mission. We collect, sort, ship, and distribute books to students of all ages in Africa. Our goal: to end the book famine in Africa.

NOTE: Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, BFA warehouses are currently closed to volunteers. Large drop-offs (two or more pallets) of book donations must be scheduled ahead of time by phone with BFA warehouse staff.

BFA's Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic:

In these unprecedented times, we understand that things are changing quickly and people are concerned about what the future holds for themselves, for their friends and family, and for the organizations they support.

BFA wishes to reassure our friends and supporters that our mission continues across the African continent. From our administrative headquarters in Saint Paul and our Georgia and Minnesota warehouses, we continue to monitor changes that affect us and our partners such as port closures and public health directives in the U.S. and in African nations. In response to the orders of national and local authorities, BFA is conducting operations as remotely as possible and postponing events as necessary to protect our staff, volunteers, partners and friends.

The book famine in Africa doesn't stop at difficult times like this, and neither do we. Upheavals in Africa disrupt education and access to books in countries that are already some of the most vulnerable. This makes our mission more critical than ever. We are still accepting donations of books to be sent to Africa, as well as donations of funds to support our mission. We continue to work for education in Africa, and now, more than ever, we appreciate and thank you for your continued support!