Books For Africa

Books For Africa is incredibly proud and grateful for the support of donors like you! Over our history, we have shipped more than 64 million books to Africa. We have also achieved eighteen consecutive years of four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ranking us in the top 3% of charities nationwide, proving our commitment to managing donations transparently and efficiently. 

Last year alone, Books For Africa shipped over 2.8 million books, valued at over $28.5 million, to 36 countries—a 78% increase over the previous year. Over half a million digital books were also shipped on 163 computers and e-readers. Approximately $2.5 million was raised to ship these books to partners across Africa. Over 9,000 volunteers joined BFA staff in helping to pack these books for shipment to Africa.

This Give to the Max Day, we invite you to join us in a vital mission to support one of our many projects: establishing a new library for Somalia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), creating a lasting resource for officers, staff, and trainees working to rebuild their country after decades of conflict. The library will provide books on leadership, peacebuilding, governance, and public service — tools that will empower those working toward stability and national unity. Container Captain Warsame Hassan, a Minnesota resident with Somali roots, is leading the drive to fundraise for this project, which will strengthen the foundation for lasting peace and a brighter future for the people of Somalia. By supporting this effort, you'll help nurture education, understanding, and hope within one of Somalia’s most critical institutions, strengthening the foundation for lasting peace and a brighter future for its people.

“This initiative will provide valuable resources to strengthen the various professional specializations within the Ministry and enhance institutional capacity across our departments.”

-H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi

 Minister of Defence, Federal Republic of Somalia

Every 50 cents you donate sends 1 book to Africa, books that support projects like a new library for Somalia’s Ministry of Defence. 

Together, we can transform lives through the power of education. Please consider donating today! In everything we do, we strive to support literacy for children in Africa who need it the most. Help be part of this change and contribute this year for Give to the Max Day.