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Books are powerful
They provide the information and the inspiration that people need to build a more equal future. So we work for a world where everyone has access to books.
Gladys in Zambia
I would love to see each, and every child read.
Gorret in Uganda
If every midwife had access to the Myles for Midwives textbook, then deaths would be reduced.
Mariam in Uganda
Without up-to-date books, I might even not have qualified as a midwife.
Peace in Malawi
Helping the kids to read and write, and seeing the smile on their faces is the best thing about being a librarian.
Tanaka in Zimbabwe
The more I read, the more I learn.
Timothy Machaka in Zimbabwe
Books are a powerful tool for changing lives.
Tariro in Zimbabwe
This generation, we have big plans. And we need books to help us achieve them.
Cynthia Zikhali in Zimbabwe
Having these books has really been a blessing. I know that it will change things in the classroom.
Iryna in Ukraine
It’s exciting that English books are starting to appear in ordinary libraries.
Share your love of books
When you sign up to give just £6 a month, we can provide three more brand-new books where they’re needed most.
As a writer and traveller, I think everyone should be able to open a window on the world through books. It’s incredible how lives can be transformed through access to books.
Michael Palin
Our latest shipment
Destination
Jamaica
Date sent
24/03/2026
Books on shipment
22,960
Books sent in 2026
221,970
Blogs and partner voices
We can only share the power of books because of our generous supporters, our inspiring partners and our many friends. You can meet a few of them on our blog.
Supporting the youngest readers in Rwanda
Elizabeth Mujawamariya Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ineza Foundation in Rwanda. She explains why reading matters right from day one.
Read moreGo All In: Building the Conditions for Reading
As the UK embarks on its National Year of Reading, our Vice Chair, Zainab Umar reflects on the lessons she has learnt from our partners about how best to encourage a culture of reading.
Read moreCreating sustainable change with OUP
We asked OUP to tell us more about our long-standing corporate charity partnership, and how their international outlook informs their approach to the National Year of Reading.
Read moreCalculate your impact
Publishers donate books to us, but we can’t send them without you. See how many books you could send*
Based on the average value of a book sent since 2017, £13.