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Books For Africa Founder Tom Warth Leads Climb of Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Minnesota

September 26th, 2025

On September 20, 2025 Tom Warth led a fundraising climb of Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Minnesota.  It was a great day and the event was a big success.  Approximately 30 people participated in the event, and approximately $14,000 was raised to ship books to Uganda.

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Ghana Library Authority: Reading Fights Poverty in Ghana

Madyn Lewis

The Borgen Project

September 23rd, 2025

Books For Africa partnered with BetterWorld Trust and the Ghana Book Trust to deliver 18,000 books to schools, libraries, and orphanages in Ghana. Together, they have provided more than 590,000 books over the past eight years to expand access to education.

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Red Wing hike to raise money for books for youth in Africa

Aaliyah Demry

KTTC

September 18th, 2025

"A Minnesota organization is making its way to Red Wing this Saturday to raise money for books for youth in Africa. Books for Africa plans to lead a community hike up Barn Bluff to enjoy great views of the city while also helping to fill bookshelves in Uganda.

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A Team Effort: Books For Africa Partners with Zambezi Schoolbook Project to Bring Nearly 350,000 Books to Zimbabwe

September 16th, 2025

Earlier this year, Books For Africa partnered with the Zambezi Schoolbook Project to ship 5 containers with nearly 350,000 books to Zimbabwe. Distribution is now underway and Books For Africa is pleased to share feedback from some of the partners on the project.

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Books For Africa’s 2nd Annual Georgia Luncheon Draws Guests from Diplomacy, Sports, Business Worlds

September 11th, 2025

Books For Africa recently held its 2nd annual Georgia fundraiser luncheon, which was a great success! Attended by a total of 115 guests, which included a diplomat, a state representative, board members, corporate sponsors, volunteers, and even a former NBA player, it was a chance to reaffirm our shared commitment to education across the continent.

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Million Books expands nationwide donations to Gambian schools

Modou Sarr

The Point Newspaper

September 10th, 2025

Million Books for The Gambia [Books For Africa], a non-profit organisation dedicated to donating free books to schools, has delivered another 40-foot container filled with educational materials to institutions across the country to Gambian schools.

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