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Explore literacy beyond borders and Black History Month

Fatima Lawson

Minnpost

March 2nd, 2026

For many communities across Africa, books are the primary engine for educational growth. Books For Africa Board President Fatima Lawson writes an editorial published by Minnpost in honor of Black History Mont

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Libraries For Kids Partners With Books For Africa to Get More Books To Kids In Africa.

Libraries for Kids Int'l

Linkedin

March 2nd, 2026

Books For Africa is proud to partner with Libraries For Kids. See the journey of a book by viewing this video.   

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Books Across Borders: Books For Africa's 2025 Annual Report is Here!

January 20th, 2026

Books for Africa’s Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is now available! You can reach more about BFA's latest achievements and partnerships in a letter from our Executive Director and Board President, and check out photographs, feedback, and impact stories from recipients across Africa. Financial and shipping details are also inside! 

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Shipment Welcomed by Minister of Education in Djibouti

December 16th, 2025

Earlier this year, Books For Africa sent a shipment of books and solar lamps, sponsored by BetterWorld Trust and the Henry E. Niles Foundation, to Djibouti.

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Sierra Leone Book Trust Undertakes Distribution of 150,000 Books

December 9th, 2025

The Sierra Leone Book Trust received another 5 containers of BFA books this year, inching closer than ever to its goal of 1 million books

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BFA promoted on MPR

MPR News

December 8th, 2025

Books For Africa was promoted on an MPR broadcast in December 2025.

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