Uptodate partners with ghd to improve the quality of healthcare provided around the world. Large dropoffs two or more pallets of book donations must be scheduled ahead of time by phone with bfa warehouse staff. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Pages book donation program academy school district 20. Home international donations program research guides at. Handover of the usaid library book donation to the ministry.
To support these programmes, we will need even more books that children. Home a guide to nonprofit organizations worldwide that request book, journal and other educational material donations. Book harvest who resell selected educational texts and make a donation to us for each text sold. If you would like to donate books, please call 8592546771 to schedule an appointment.
Reader to reader is pleased to have donated books and computers to the following international projects. Since 1992, first book has provided over 120 million new books to children in lowincome areas. Most book donation organizations request books in english only, though some need other languages. Jan 24, 2019 local donation program international book project, inc. The american library association ala maintains an extensive directory of both general and regional international book donation services. The international book project ibp is a registered 501 c3 notforprofit organization, founded by harriet van meter in 1966, which has sent more than 7 million books abroad. Click through the options at the right to learn more about our donation. The international book project accepts requests for books from organizations throughout the world, such as churches, missionary groups, primary and secondary schools, community and school libraries, universities, and the u. International book project 1440 delaware avenue, lexington, ky 40505 hours. Guidelines for donating medical books, journals, and media. General book donation organizations are listed first, followed by regional book donation organizations. Both book aid international and books for asia work with a highly targeted book. Each year, the program reaches thousands of institutions in 20 asian. International book projects local donation program provides books to title 1 schools, prisons, homeless shelters, afterschool programs, library bookmobiles, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations in kentucky.
Your donations help someone find a job, strengthen your community and preserve the planet. When you donate your new and gently used items, local goodwill organizations sell them in stores or on and use the revenue generated to provide valuable employment training and job placement services for people in your community. Books for africa remains the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the african continent, shipping over 48 million books to all 55 countries on the african continent since 1988. A guide to nonprofit organizations worldwide that request book, journal and other educational. An alternative use for your old books would be to sell them and donate the money to a program that purchases new books for schools and libraries in developing. About dolly partons imagination library dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free, highquality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their familys. Book network for international development and education guide to networking. Since 2004, we have partnered with professional book donation organizations targeting schools, hospitals, universities and non profits in developing countries. Reach out and read colorado has many resources available to help you promote your book drive such as posters, logos, etc. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Sabres book donation program strives to increase access to information resources in developing and transitional societies through largescale.
Academy international elementary, an international baccalaureate, english and french language school, equips students of all abilities in a safe and nurturing environment to achieve. About dolly partons imagination library dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free, highquality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their familys income. The international book project ibp is a registered 501 c3 notforprofit organization, founded by. Types of books we accept fiction and nonfiction books for adults. Book donations and literacy programs from kids need to read help. Africana librarians council alc book donations committee.
Book aid international works in partnership with libraries in africa by providing books, resources and. Use the form below to find the collection box nearest you, or click here. Nov 15, 2019 book aid international focuses on large publisher donations, but a library of substantial size from a private donor might also be welcome. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or. The international donation and shipment of books information prepared by our international relations office offers guidelines on donating books internationally. Elementary school donation program through 2018, i have donated more than 28,000 big kid science books to more than 10,000 public elementary school libraries in the united states and more than 7,000 schools internationally scroll down for list. May 29, 2020 may 31, 2020 varela international symposium. The local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need.
The readers favorite author book donation program was created to help schools, libraries and charitable organizations by providing them with free books and. Your donation is tax deductible under irs 501 c3 for non profit charities. Book aid charitable trust send new and secondhand christian books to areas of need. We collect, sort, and ship donated books in response to requests from around the world. One of the largest international book donation programs in the world and the largest dedicated to the african continent is books for africa. Please contact them prior to shipping any materials to be sure that your donation can be utilized. Both book aid international and books for asia work with a highly targeted book fulfillment system using librarians on both ends to minimize waste and maximize impact. Applicants must fill out an ibp application to receive books.
Exploring the great landscape of awareness insights from neuroscience, cognitive. Be thoughtfultips on donating used books if you are interested in donating books to countries overseas, there are several organizations that distribute books to other countries. For more than 25 years, the sabre foundation managed successful book donation programs around the world. Book donations for development unesco digital library. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change. The guidelines below detail the types of books we can and cannot use. The readers favorite book donation program was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations schools, libraries, soldier donation programs, convalescent homes, etc. International donations book donation programs libguides at. World visions international book donation program s world vision in partnership with houghton mifflin harcourt hmh organizes the book donation programs to help the needy access literacy and education. Look at the cover and make sure it is attached securely. They are run by some of the most powerful organizations in the world, for example the world bank, or by grassroots movements. International book project s local donation program provides books to title 1 schools, prisons, homeless shelters, afterschool programs, library bookmobiles, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations in kentucky.
If youre looking for ways to help us out, check out the lend a hand section. The african studies association asa offers an annual grant program to assist book donation projects with. Donations can support programs, innovation, and infrastructure required to deliver our programs to girls and children worldwide, in areas such as protection, education, health, sanitation, disaster relief and economic empowerment. Jan 24, 2019 international book project a 501c3 nonprofit organization that promotes literacy in underserved areas of the world, both domestic and abroad. Also, most groups dont want materials that promote particular religions. Click through the options at the right to learn more about our donation programs. Local donation program ibp international book project. The african studies association asa offers an annual grant program to assist book donation projects with shipping costs to send book donations to african libraries and schools. First, accepting donated books requires a great deal of cataloging work. International book project collects, sorts, and ships donated books in response to requests from around the world. Many people have discovered the joy and freedom that comes with. A 501 c 3 nonprofit organization that promotes literacy in underserved areas of the world, both domestic and abroad. Big was originally created by the parole rotary club of annapolis and still receives support today. By combining donations from shipping companies, local rotary funding, and rotary international matching grants, over 1.
If the pages are severely yellowed, it may be time to recycle it. Book drives benefiting reach out and read colorado can be a great project for service clubs, schools, places of worship, youth groups, scout troops, companies, barbatmitzvah projects, etc. Donating to rotary means clean water and sanitation. For children in poverty, education brings a freedom that is very real to them. World visions international book donation programs. The american mathematical society no longer funds shipments of donated books overseas.
Over 2,250,000 people nationwide benefit from our donations. Indonesia marriott international properties debuted book. Canadian organization for development through education, 1988. International book projects local donation program provides books to title 1 schools, prisons, homeless shelters, afterschool programs, library bookmobiles, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations in. Get involved discover books book donation programs. Sources of donated books for schools and libraries. Your gift to plan international usa will be used where needed most, to help create sustainable change and address the root causes of poverty and inequality. International book donation programs everyone should know the. The recycled textbooks collects, sorts and packs old edition textbooks into class sets ready for world vision to distribute where needed.
Bridge to asia is the largest such program in china, where it sends 500,000 books per year to more than 500 universities. Before donating a book, make sure that it is in good condition. Posted on september 10, 2016 july 5, 2017 by news updates. As a company, marriott internationals under serve 360 doing good in every direction nurture, sustain, empower, welcome the book donation initiative under nurture our world. The organization seeks donations of used and new academic and scholarly books. Book donation program sabres book donation program strives to increase access to information resources in developing and transitional societies through largescale distribution of inkind donations of new books and other educational materials. The marie curie library helps universityresearch librariesinstitutes in least developed and lowincome countries through the. The organization seeks donations of used and new academic and scholarly books, journals, databases and other materials in health and medicine and all fields of arts and sciences. Many people have discovered the joy and freedom that comes with being able to read. Home international donations program research guides. The ala staff also continually updates a list of both domestic and global donation programs through. International book donation programs are a beautiful thing.
Through 2018, i have donated more than 28,000 big kid science books to more than 10,000 public elementary school libraries in the united. For information on how to donate books within the united states, please visit the book donation site. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Book donation program many families offer to donate books to our library which is very gracious, but we dont often take many donated books into the library for two reasons. Better world books sell secondhand books and donate a percentage of their profit to book aid international. International book project has made the decision to close to volunteers and bookstore shoppers beginning monday, march 16 until further notice. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Local donation program international book project, inc. Jul 15, 2018 international book donation programs are a beautiful thing.
If you are based in the state of kentucky, please refer to our local donation program here. Consider making a financial donation to cover the costs of shipping the books you donate. When you give to the rotary foundation, you fuel our service projects projects that eradicate polio, promote peace, and. American library associationalabook donations see also, international relations office page for international librarianship links book aid international. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families. International book project curates book shipments based on partners specific requests. Health and hope in areas that were once ravaged by diseases like polio. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Book aid international 3941 coldharbour lane camberwell, london se5 9nr phone.
Your financial help makes all this happen, and more. Book aid international is the uks leading international book donation and library development charity. Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. Many of these organizations distribute books overseas at no cost to the donating person or library other than shipping costs to the u. Use the form below to find the collection box nearest you, or click here to learn about our curbside pickup option for donations of five or more boxes of books. International book donations the following organizations accept medical textbooks for donation to appropriate medical outreach efforts.
According to the world bank, the world literacy rate is at 86 percent, the highest it has ever been. Get involved with discover books discover books would love to put your books in motion. We are following precautionary measures taken throughout the lexington community to prevent the spread of covid19. With its book donation program it seeks to be a bridge between your compassion and the children that can benefit from the gift of books. International donation and shipment of books about ala. Box 1662, baltimore, md 21203, or 4000 buena vista ave.
If your school district or organization would like to be considered for a. Ideal candidates for the international donations program provide medical care or education to poor or underserved populations, are in a position to use uptodate. Book donation programmes aim to transfer a portion of the books that are. We are currently in need of college level books for our program. Please refer to the american library association for advice on donating materials internationally. International book project for donations of books to ngos.