KidsLibs: The What and The Why
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A Member of Our Mathare North Library |
KidsLibs Trust seeks to see Kenyans -- particularly children and youth -- reading for pleasure, not just to pass exams. We want all Kenyans to have access to the information they need through our centres. We work towards the following goals: to improve literacy levels amongst Kenya's poorest communities; to encourage positive attitudes towards books, reading and literacy; to create safe and welcoming havens for intellectual and imaginative endeavors. We aim to do this through partnerships with community based organisations, by setting up free community libraries, and liaising with other agencies both local and international. |
Donate!
The existence of KidsLibs Trust and our centres depends on your support! Operating expenses for each centre are modest, yet the impact is enormous.
Here's how you can help:
Donate money on-line:
The donate button below will take you to on-line donation page of our long-time supporters and friends, the American Friends of Kenya. They have agreed to allow us to take advantage of their on-line donation capacity, something our Kenyan bank account does not support. Thank you, AFK!
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to write "For KidsLibs" in the comment section of the form. And PLEASE NOTE: American Friends of Kenya also has a "library fund" -- this is a DIFFERENT fund, so do not choose this option!!!!
Donate books, computers, cameras, art supplies, shillings, etc.:
If you are in Kenya, contact us by e-mail to arrange for donation of equipment and supplies (or cash, of course).
We welcome in-kind donations from outside the country as well, but must ask donors to come up with funds for shipping or some other arrangement to get the materials to Nairobi. This can get complicated! Again, send us an e-mail and we'll work with you.
