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Our leading employee involvement scheme is 'Bring a Book to Work Week'. Over the past few years it has enabled thousands of employees worldwide to use their love for books to raise money and make a lasting difference to our partners across Africa.
Held in a dedicated week each autumn, employees are invited to bring a book to work to donate to Book Aid International. For every book donated, we ask the company to donate 2 pounds to help cover costs of storage, selection, packing and dispatch of the books.
Bring a Book Week
During October 2006, 17,000 employees of five major companies took part in this event which supports readers in the developing world, raising over £15,000 and donating over 7,500 books to those in desperate need. Our thanks go to everyone who took part!
Why not join the fun in 2008? If you would like to get involved, Contact us for more information, and find out how to get your company signed up to Bring A Book to Work Week - which is taking place during October 2008. Why not download a copy of our Bring a Book to Work Week poster for more information?
Where do we work?
The majority of resources are focused on sub-Saharan Africa, where half the people live on less than a dollar a day. Book Aid International works in Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malwai, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Palestine.
Find out more about the countries that we work in, and our overseas partners.
Why is it important?
Nearly a billion people worldwide entered the 21st century unable to read a book. In Africa most people will never have the chance to own a book and it's common for one text book to be shared between six or more pupils.
The ability to read is at the heart of self-education and lifelong learning. Literacy underpins all educational achievement; it helps develop human potential and raises self-esteem. A literate person is an empowered person, able to make choices and ultimately increase their life chances.
Find out more about how your company could get involved. Contact Lesley Pinder in our Fundraising team by email or by telephoning 020 7733 3577.