Book Aid International is an NGO that exists to encourage literacy and access to books particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East by distributing books to libraries and other locations that increase community access. Book Aid International currently work in 12 countries in sub-Shahran Africa as well as in Palestine and Sri Lanka. Book Aid International was created under the premise that Western nations were in position to help develop...
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Book Aid International is an NGO that exists to encourage literacy and access to books particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East by distributing books to libraries and other locations that increase community access. Book Aid International currently work in 12 countries in sub-Shahran Africa as well as in Palestine and Sri Lanka. Book Aid International was created under the premise that Western nations were in position to help developing countries by donating books, but the organization operates under the philosophy that literacy is best encouraged when donated books are targeted to their readers.
In a recent research paper commissioned by the charity, it was declared that the development of knowledge societies puts those without access to books and literacy at a distinct disadvantage, being unable to interract adequately with society. Thus they work with governments and local librarians to help determine the need for specific subjects and titles. They also provide...
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