how to donate books to africa

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How do I send books to Africa?

Books For Africa appreciates all book donations. It costs BFA 50 cents to ship each book to Africa. Consider making a financial donation to cover the costs of shipping the books you donate. Please send financial donations separately in an envelope to the BFA office: Books For Africa, 717 Prior Ave N., Ste.

How much does it cost to ship books to Africa?

The key issue in getting books and supplies to Africa is covering shipping and delivery costs. It costs an average of about $50 to ship and deliver an average box to Africa.

How do I donate books internationally?

3 Organizations Providing Books for the World's PoorBook Aid International. In 2018, Book Aid International delivered 1.28 million books to people all over the world. ... Brother's Brother Foundation. ... Bibliotheques Sans Frontieres (Libraries Without Borders)Oct 28, 2019

Is Books for Africa a good charity?

Exceptional. This charity's score is 99.97, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.

Does Amazon deliver to Africa?

Amazon ships goods to Senegal and 128 other countries, where it assumes the risk and responsibility for deliveries, much as it does in the United States, according to the company.Dec 31, 2019

Does USPS still have book rate?

Available for sending small and large packages containing books, film, manuscripts, sound recordings, video tapes, and computer media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes) only. Media Mail cannot contain advertising. Books shipping as Media Mail may contain incidental book announcements.

How can I send books to poor countries?

Books Abroad is a registered charity, which aspires to support education in developing countries worldwide by redistributing carefully chosen, second-hand books. Books Abroad willingly accepts book donations from schools, colleges, universities, libraries and the general public.

What can I do with old foreign language books?

You can donate books at several locations in your city, including:The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is one of the world's largest providers of social aid. ... Goodwill. ... Local Libraries. ... Vietnam Veterans of America. ... Habitat for Humanity ReStores. ... Other Local Charities. ... Local Theaters. ... Retirement Homes.More items...•Oct 29, 2019

Why is donating books important?

You'll help children: Books help children make sense of the world around them, impart morals and values to them, often without sounding preachy, teach them empathy, and the difference between right and wrong. Moreover, children who can't read are unable to learn and this impacts their schooling.Feb 8, 2018

Is Books for Africa a nonprofit?

Books For Africa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. Books For Africa has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator.

Who started Books for Africa?

Tom WarthBooks For Africa was founded in 1988 as a nonprofit (501. c. 3) organization by Tom Warth, whose dream was to ship donated books to the children of Africa.

Is Books4Cause legitimate?

We are a social venture dedicated to supporting social causes, education, and community through a business model. Books4Cause doesn't raise funds or rely on government grants.

Be Thoughtful-Tips on Donating Used Books

  • If you are interested in donating books to countries overseas, there are several organizations that distribute books to other countries. Many of these organizations distribute books overseas at no cost to the donating person or library other than shipping costs to the U.S. facility. Be aware however, that most organizations only accept new books or books in good condition-these are n…
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Donation Organizations

  • What follows is a list of organizations that distribute books to other countries. It is important to contact these groups beforehand, to find out what kind of books they need and are hoping to receive for distribution. General book donation organizations are listed first, followed by regional book donation organizations. For information on how to donate books within the United States, …
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General Book Donation Organizations

  • Book Aid International 39-41 Coldharbour Lane Camberwell, London SE5 9NR Phone: +44 20 7733 3577 Fax: +44 20 7978 8006 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.bookaid.org/ Books for All 502, EH4, Eldeco Utopia, Sector 93A, Expressway, Noida, India 201304 Phone: : + 1204546127 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.booksforall.in/ Brother's Broth…
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Africa

  • Books For Africa 253 East 4th Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-602-9844 Fax: 651-602-9848 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.booksforafrica.org/ Bookfriends International, NFP (AFRICA) 1000 Rand Road #206 Wauconda, IL 60084 USA Toll Free (877) 726-8777 Office (847) 726-8776 Fax (847) 726-8775 Web site: http://bookfriends.org/
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Asia

  • The Asia Foundation Books for Asia Program 80 Elmira Street San Francisco, CA 94124 Phone: 415-656-8990 E-mail: Gavin Tritt at [email protected] Web site: http://www.asiafoundation.org/Books/overview.html Bridge to Asia 665 Grant Avenue San Francisco, CA 94108-2430 Phone: 415-678-2990 Fax: 415-678-2996 E-Mail: [email protected]
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Americas

  • The African Library Project Website: www.africanlibraryproject.org P.O. Box 2162 Berkeley, CA 94702 REFORMA Children in Crisis Project Web site: http://refugeechildren.wix.com/refugee-children HJH Libraries for All Program 1716 Del Norte Blvd. Loveland, CO 80538 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.librariesforall.org/ Child Aid 917 SW Oak St. Suite 208 …
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For A List of Additional Organizations, See

  • Donation Programs For Books, Journals and Media, a list compiled by the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Health Sciences Library, at: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/unit...
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