Where We Work

Our goal is simple: to ensure every child, no matter where they live, has the opportunity to read, learn, and grow. Together, we’ve built over 3,000 libraries, donated 2 million books, and helped 1 million children discover the joy of reading.

We focus our support where it can make the greatest impact, reaching children in rural schools, urban schools, homes, community centers, and orphanages. Across these diverse learning environments, our programs bring books, libraries, and literacy support to children who need it most.

Communities We Serve

  • Rural Schools
  • Urban Schools
  • The Home
  • Community Centers
  • Orphanages

Communities We Serve

We strengthen children’s literacy across a variety of learning environments by partnering with the communities that need it most. Our programs reach rural schools, urban schools, homes, orphanages, and community centers, ensuring children have access to books, learning spaces, and opportunities to read, learn, and grow.

Rural Schools

The Library Project partners with rural schools to provide essential educational resources through library donations. These libraries are stocked with high-quality, age-appropriate books in the local language to improve reading proficiency. Our initiatives also include children’s literacy programs and teacher training to enhance the educational experience and ensure sustainable use of the libraries. We aim to bridge the resource gap for students in these remote areas by addressing the need for educational materials. Our efforts ensure every child has access to the tools needed for a quality education.

Urban Schools

The Library Project partners with urban schools to expand access to quality educational resources and support students in fast-growing, high-density communities. Many urban schools face overcrowded classrooms, limited library collections, and inconsistent access to age-appropriate books. Our library donations provide vibrant, well-resourced spaces filled with high-quality books in the local language, helping students strengthen their reading and learning skills. We complement these libraries with children’s literacy programs and ongoing teacher training to support effective reading instruction and sustained impact. By addressing resource gaps in underserved urban neighborhoods, we help ensure that every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and thrive, regardless of where they live.

The Home

Recognizing the importance of the home environment in a child’s literacy development, The Library Project offers Literacy Bags and STEAM Boxes to families. These resources encourage reading and learning at home, focusing on engaging children and their parents. We provide training for parents to effectively utilize these materials and foster a supportive reading culture at home. By empowering parents with the tools and knowledge to support their children’s education, we help create a positive and proactive learning environment. Our initiative ensures that learning continues beyond school and community settings, reinforcing the importance of literacy in everyday life.

Community Centers

Community centers in urban areas are pivotal in our mission to enhance literacy and educational opportunities. The Library Project donates libraries filled with diverse educational books to these centers, ensuring they are available to children and families. We conduct literacy programs and administrator training to maximize the impact of our donations and foster a culture of reading. These centers often serve as safe havens for children, offering a conducive environment for learning and personal growth. By integrating our resources and programs, we support community centers in becoming hubs of knowledge and inspiration.

Orphanages

Orphanages face unique challenges in providing consistent educational opportunities for children. The Library Project addresses this by donating libraries filled with high-quality books in the local language and conducting literacy programs tailored to the needs of these settings. We also provide training for administrators to ensure the sustainable use of the libraries and encourage reading among the children. Through our efforts, we strive to create a nurturing learning environment that supports children’s educational and emotional development in orphanages.

Marginalized Children & Youth

Many children and youth face significant barriers that limit their access to education, including poverty, migration, unstable living situations, health challenges, or emergency circumstances. These barriers often disrupt schooling, weaken foundational literacy skills, and make it difficult for children to stay enrolled or return to the classroom.

The Library Project provides support classes and remedial reading programs that give students extra time, encouragement, and resources to strengthen early literacy. Our work also involves parents and caregivers, helping ensure learning continues at home and within the community. By creating safe, encouraging environments and focusing on foundational reading skills, we help children rebuild confidence, reconnect with education, and move toward a brighter, more stable future.


Our Impact

Since 2006, The Library Project has donated thousands of libraries, millions of books, and supported homes and classrooms across multiple countries, improving literacy for over one million children. Working with local nonprofits, schools, and governments ensures our programs are sustainable, community-led, and built for lasting impact.

1,489,000 Children Benefited

We have impacted one million children through our education programs.

1,485 Reading Rooms

A safe space for children to learn, grow, and explore the world.

6,711 Reading Corners

Provides students and teachers easy access to a classroom library.

4,800 Children's Literacy Bags

A home library for children to learn, grow and explore the world.

2,345,000 Books Donated

Inclusive books focusing on STEAM education and literature.

45,000 Teachers Trained

A comprehensive training course for teachers and administrators.

2,896 Schools Impacted

We consider every school that we work with a partner.

9 Countries

We work throughout the world improving children's literacy.