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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.

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 Tuesday, November 10, 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.

Join Books For Africa in Atlanta for an inspiring event dedicated to expanding access to education and creating opportunity through books. This special fundraiser will bring together supporters, partners, and community members who believe in the power of literacy to transform futures.