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Books for Sidama's Bright Future Generation Project - (Mulugeta Woldetsadik) - Ethiopia

Project Goal: $12,300

Current Progress: $4,106 (33.00%)

Project Overview

The Books for Sidama’s Bright Future Generation Project is a global online fundraising initiative dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in Ethiopia’s Sidama region. In collaboration with Books For Africa (BFA), this project seeks to equip primary and secondary schools with urgently needed print and digital learning resources.

Our fundraising target of $12,300 will cover the shipping and logistics costs required to deliver 15,000 donated books and SD cards preloaded with 3,000 e-books from the United States to Ethiopia.

Project Objectives:

Grounded in data from the Sidama National Regional State Education Bureau, the project aims to:

  1. Improve Access to Learning Materials: Deliver up-to-date textbooks and e-resources to empower students with tools that support their academic journeys.
  2. Enhance Academic Performance: Tackle persistently low pass rates—especially in Grades 6, 8, and 12 national examinations—by equipping students with high-quality textbooks and digital learning resources that strengthen comprehension and exam readiness.
  3. Support Educators: Supply resources that aid teachers in modernizing instruction, especially in STEM subjects where student outcomes have declined.
  4. Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Directly contribute to SDG 4: Quality Education—ensuring inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all.

Why This Project Matters

In Sidama, school libraries are severely under-resourced. While classrooms brim with eager learners, they often lack even the most basic reference books. This knowledge gap stifles academic potential and limits opportunities for future success.

Students in a rural Sidama secondary school library, highlighting the need for improved resources through the project.

By revitalizing these libraries, the project aims to spark curiosity, boost literacy, and inspire achievement. A single book can change a life—and with your help, thousands of students will gain access to the tools they need to thrive.

A rural primary school library in the Sidama region, showcasing the need for improved resources and infrastructure

Target Beneficiaries

  • Direct: Primary and secondary school students, and their teachers, across the Sidama region.
  • Indirect: Families, communities, and the wider educational system that will benefit from improved literacy and academic performance.

Implementation Plan

The fundraising is hosted on the "Donate to a Project" platform at Books For Africa. Once the full amount is raised:

  • Donated books and preloaded SD cards will be shipped from the U.S. to Ethiopia’s Sidama Region. .
  • Distribution will be conducted in partnership with the stakeholders

Leadership and Vision

This initiative is led by Mr. Mulugeta Woldetsadik, a veteran librarian with over three decades of experience and a lifelong champion of educational access and literacy. As the Founder of 21st Century INFOLIBNET and the recipient of the Librarian of the Month award for August 2024 by Librarian Spotlight Africa (LSA), Mr. Woldetsadik is a prominent voice in African library advocacy networks. His unwavering commitment to educational equity is both a personal mission and a professional hallmark.

CaptioMulugeta Woldetsadik with students at a Sidama school after distributing donated books from international partners—supporting literacy and learning opportunities in rural Ethiopian

His leadership emphasizes bridging the digital and educational divide—with a strong focus on empowering girls and promoting gender equality in education.

Call to Action: Be a Part of the Change
We cannot do this without you!

Help us raise the remaining amount to fully fund the shipment of these critical educational materials to the Sidama region.

Donate Today by clicking the "Donate Now" button on our official fundraising page hosted by Books For Africa.

Partner with Us – We warmly welcome collaborations from nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, and governmental organizations—locally and globally.

Your contribution will make a direct and lasting impact on thousands of students and teachers. Together, we can empower Sidama’s next generation with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed—one book at a time.

CONTACT ADDRESSES:

Mr. Mulugeta Woldetsadik,

Academic & Outreach Librarian | Information Professional
Empowering Communities through Knowledge and Global Collaboration​

Website: 21st Century INFOLIBNET
Personal Email: awassa2001@gmail.com
Institutional Email: mwlibrarian@hu.edu.et
Mobile: +251-911-829-195
Affiliation: Hawassa University, Sidama Region, Ethiopia