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Books For Africa recently welcomed Humphrey Fellows to its warehouse for a hands-on volunteer experience, bringing together emerging African leaders and a shared commitment to expanding access to education and literacy across the continent. During their visit, the fellows rolled up their sleeves to help sort, organize, and prepare donated books for shipment to communities in Africa. Their time at the warehouse offered an opportunity to see firsthand how donated books make their way from generous supporters in the United States to students, educators, libraries, and communities across Africa.

For Books For Africa, access to books means more than access to education. It means expanding opportunities, strengthening communities, supporting healthcare professionals, and helping build a brighter future across the African continent. In 2026, our partnership with Merck continued to make a tremendous impact, helping deliver critical medical resources, educational materials, and digital learning tools to communities throughout Africa. Through Merck's generous grant support and ongoing commitment to Books For Africa, we have been able to expand access to medical information and strengthen healthcare education in countries across the continent. From medical textbook shipments to digital resources for international partners, Merck's support has helped put valuable knowledge into the hands of those who need it most.

Books for Africa is proud to partner with Peachtree Presbyterian Church to support education and community development in Chitipa, Malawi, through the shipment of a sponsored container of new and gently used textbooks.

Books For Africa is excited to release our 2026 Annual Fall Booklet! Celebrate highlights from the past fiscal year, explore recent partnerships and initiatives, and see how our donors, volunteers, and supporters are helping advance our mission to end the book famine in Africa. Read the booklet and discover the impact we’re making together, one book at a time!

Books For Africa is celebrating a remarkable milestone in its mission to end the book famine in Africa: one million books shipped to Sierra Leone over 16 years!

Books For Africa brought together supporters, community leaders, and advocates for literacy at its 2026 Atlanta Fundraiser, celebrating the power of books to expand educational opportunity and strengthen communities across Africa.