Books For Africa

Mission

Founded in 1988, Books for Africa (BFA) collects, sorts, ships, and distributes books to children in Africa. Our goal is to end the book famine in Africa. Books donated by publishers, schools, libraries, individuals, and organizations are sorted and packed by volunteers who carefully choose books that are age and subject appropriate. We send good books, enough books for a whole class to use. Since 1988, Books For Africa has shipped more than 60 million books to every African country. They are on once-empty library shelves, in classrooms in rural schools, and in the hands of children who have never before held a book. Each book will be read over and over again. When the books arrive, they go to those who need them most: children who are hungry to read, hungry to learn, hungry to explore the world in ways that only books make possible.

Vision

Our vision is an Africa rich in readers- in classrooms, during leisure time in libraries, and throughout university and prosperous careers. We supply varied, relevant books in English, French, and national languages, computers and tablets with digital content, specialty post-secondary materials, and supplies to create vibrant learning spaces.

Goals

1.• To promote literacy and improve educational opportunities for all children in Africa.
2.• To eliminate the shortage of educational materials and books in Africa.
3.• To reduce waste in U.S. landfills by shipping excess high-quality books to Africa and recycling those that are unusable.

Saint Paul MN | EIN: 41-1627391

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501(c)(3) organization

717 Prior Avenue N., Suite B,
Saint Paul MN 55104

https://www.booksforafrica.org

651-602-9844

Books For Africa

Mission

Vision

Goals

1.• To promote literacy and improve educational opportunities for all children in Africa.
2.• To eliminate the shortage of educational materials and books in Africa.
3.• To reduce waste in U.S. landfills by shipping excess high-quality books to Africa and recycling those that are unusable.

Saint Paul MN | EIN: 41-1627391

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

717 Prior Avenue N., Suite B,
Saint Paul MN 55104

https://www.booksforafrica.org

651-602-9844

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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