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Gardens of Hope for Africa: Nourishing Minds and Cultivating Peace Books For Africa is proud to partner with Pax Agricultura for Gardens of Hope for Africa, an intimate fundraising gathering supporting literacy and Global Book Ecosystems across Africa. Taking place Sunday, November 15, 2026, at a private estate in Marin County, California, the event will bring together leaders and supporters committed to nourishing the body, nourishing the mind, and cultivating peace across Africa.

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.

A shipment of books from Books For Africa has been transformed into a powerful literacy initiative across Bomet County, Kenya, delivering educational resources directly into the hands of students and teachers.

Books For Africa recently joined approximately 40 African countries represented through the African Diplomatic Corps at the African Union Embassy in Washington, D.C., for a day of conversations focused on expanding access to books and educational resources across Africa.