Check Out Video of BFA Book Distribution in Botswana

In 2023, Books For Africa, with support from sponsors David Martin and partner Out of Print, shipped a container of donated books to the Lowapi Study Centre in Gaborone, Botswana.

Since then, they’ve been hard at work distributing thousands of books to local primary schools, the national nursing school, a children’s oncology ward at a local hospital, and even the University of Botswana.

In their latest update, Lowapi let us know that in addition to continuing their book distribution (supplemented by additional materials from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana), they have also launched the Bala Kids Centre community reading hub. This center serves a community with limited access to books, and has become a popular after-school destination, welcoming 30+ children each afternoon.

Bala Kids Centre celebrated both International Literacy Day and Botswana’s Independence Celebration, with reading events and visits from local authors.

Check out more photos and read more information in Lowapi's latest report!