Books For Africa Ends Fiscal Year 2026 With Over 2.5 Million Books Shipped

Books For Africa closed out Fiscal Year 2026 on June 30 with strong results, shipping more than 2.5 million books valued at over $19 million to 33 countries across the African continent. The organization raised over $2.2 million to fund the shipments, delivered in partnership with organizations throughout Africa.

Books For Africa also shipped 10 Thomson Reuters Law & Democracy Libraries to law schools and parliaments across the continent, along with 96 computers and tablets loaded with more than 320,000 digital books.

None of this would have been possible without Books For Africa's supporters and volunteers. The organization's Georgia warehouse hosted more than 9,000 volunteers over the course of the fiscal year — a milestone the organization credits to everyone who pitched in.

The results come despite significant cuts to federal international development funding. Executive Director Patrick Plonski said Books For Africa has sustained its mission through a diverse coalition of private donors, with the African diaspora playing an especially vital role. He also pointed to close, "hand in hand" collaboration with African partners and the African diplomatic corps in Washington, D.C.

"We are also blessed with an outstanding staff, board of directors, and volunteer pool," Plonski said, adding that the organization's success reflects that collective dedication. "Thank you to everyone who helped with this effort."