Our Work in Tanzania

In Tanzania, The Library Project provides free Literacy Programs and Remedial Reading Lessons for students living in rural communities. These programs support children and youth from kindergarten through high school who are struggling with reading and are at risk of falling behind or dropping out of school.

Our remedial reading lessons give students extra time, guidance, and encouragement to strengthen foundational literacy skills. For $35, one student can receive six months of remedial reading support. To date, 100 percent of participating students have improved their reading skills through this program.

The Library Project also provides Capacity Building for local literacy nonprofit organizations in Tanzania. This support is free of charge and include one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and access to practical resources. By strengthening local organizations, we help build long-term, community-led literacy impact.

Through direct literacy support for students and Capacity Building for local nonprofit partners, The Library Project helps rural children and youth in Tanzania improve their reading skills, stay engaged in school, and continue their education with greater confidence.

Literacy in Tanzania

Many children and youth in Tanzania face barriers to developing strong reading skills, especially in rural communities where access to learning support, books, and educational resources may be limited. UNICEF notes that education efforts in Tanzania must continue to focus on reaching the most vulnerable children and adolescents, including children in and out of school.

Reading is the foundation for learning across all subjects. When students struggle to read, they are more likely to fall behind in class, lose confidence, and face greater risk of leaving school before completing their education.

The Library Project’s work in Tanzania responds to this need by providing free literacy programs and remedial reading lessons for students at risk of dropping out. These programs help students rebuild core reading skills, reconnect with learning, and continue their education with greater confidence.

Our Work in Madagascar

In Madagascar, The Library Project supports small local nonprofit organizations working to improve children’s literacy. We provide practical support, mentoring, and access to tools that help organizations strengthen their programs, communicate their work, and better serve the communities they support.

Local nonprofit organizations play an important role in expanding access to literacy resources, especially in communities where children have limited access to books, reading support, and educational opportunities. By strengthening these organizations, The Library Project helps build local capacity for long-term literacy impact.

Capacity Building allows local leaders to improve their programs, reach more children, and create stronger systems for delivering literacy support. This work helps ensure that organizations dedicated to children’s literacy have the guidance and resources they need to continue serving their communities. This support is always free of charge for the local nonprofit organization. It includes one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and access to resources designed to help literacy organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.

Literacy in Madagascar

Madagascar faces a significant literacy and learning challenge. According to the World Bank and UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 95 percent of children in Madagascar at late primary age are not proficient in reading, and nearly one quarter of primary school-aged children are not enrolled in school. UNICEF also reports that only one out of three children in Madagascar completes primary education.

Reading is the foundation for learning across all subjects. When children do not develop strong reading skills, they are more likely to fall behind, lose confidence, and face greater barriers to continuing their education.

In Madagascar, local literacy organizations play an important role in responding to these challenges. The Library Project supports this work by providing free Capacity Building to small local nonprofit organizations. Through one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and practical resources, we help local literacy organizations strengthen their programs and reach more children over time.

Our Work in Madagascar

In Madagascar, The Library Project supports small local nonprofit organizations working to improve children’s literacy. We provide practical support, mentoring, and access to tools that help organizations strengthen their programs, communicate their work, and better serve the communities they support.

Local nonprofit organizations play an important role in expanding access to literacy resources, especially in communities where children have limited access to books, reading support, and educational opportunities. By strengthening these organizations, The Library Project helps build local capacity for long-term literacy impact.

Capacity Building allows local leaders to improve their programs, reach more children, and create stronger systems for delivering literacy support. This work helps ensure that organizations dedicated to children’s literacy have the guidance and resources they need to continue serving their communities. This support is always free of charge for the local nonprofit organization. It includes one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and access to resources designed to help literacy organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.

Literacy in Madagascar

Madagascar faces a significant literacy and learning challenge. According to the World Bank and UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 95 percent of children in Madagascar at late primary age are not proficient in reading, and nearly one quarter of primary school-aged children are not enrolled in school. UNICEF also reports that only one out of three children in Madagascar completes primary education.

Reading is the foundation for learning across all subjects. When children do not develop strong reading skills, they are more likely to fall behind, lose confidence, and face greater barriers to continuing their education.

In Madagascar, local literacy organizations play an important role in responding to these challenges. The Library Project supports this work by providing free Capacity Building to small local nonprofit organizations. Through one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and practical resources, we help local literacy organizations strengthen their programs and reach more children over time.

Our Work in Nigeria

In Nigeria, The Library Project supports small local nonprofit organizations working to improve children’s literacy. We provide practical support, mentoring, and access to tools that help organizations strengthen their programs, communicate their work, and better serve the communities they support.

Local nonprofit organizations play an important role in expanding access to literacy resources, especially in communities where children have limited access to books, reading support, and educational opportunities. By strengthening these organizations, The Library Project helps build local capacity for long-term literacy impact.

Capacity Building allows local leaders to improve their programs, reach more children, and create stronger systems for delivering literacy support. This work helps ensure that organizations dedicated to children’s literacy have the guidance and resources they need to continue serving their communities. This support is always free of charge for the local nonprofit organization. It includes one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and access to resources designed to help literacy organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.

Literacy in Nigeria

Nigeria faces a serious literacy and learning challenge. UNICEF reports that 10.2 million children of primary school age and 8.1 million children of junior secondary school age are out of school. UNICEF also reports that 74 percent of children aged 7 to 14 lack basic reading and math skills.

Reading is the foundation for learning across all subjects. When children do not develop strong reading skills, they are more likely to fall behind, lose confidence, and face greater barriers to continuing their education.

In Nigeria, local literacy organizations play an important role in responding to these challenges. The Library Project supports this work by providing free Capacity Building to small local nonprofit organizations. Through one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and practical resources, we help local literacy organizations strengthen their programs and reach more children over time.

Our Work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Library Project supports small local nonprofit organizations working to improve children’s literacy. We provide practical support, mentoring, and access to tools that help organizations strengthen their programs, communicate their work, and better serve the communities they support.

Local nonprofit organizations play an important role in expanding access to literacy resources, especially in communities where children have limited access to books, reading support, and educational opportunities. By strengthening these organizations, The Library Project helps build local capacity for long-term literacy impact.

Capacity Building allows local leaders to improve their programs, reach more children, and create stronger systems for delivering literacy support. This work helps ensure that organizations dedicated to children’s literacy have the guidance and resources they need to continue serving their communities. This support is always free of charge for the local nonprofit organization. It includes one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and access to resources designed to help literacy organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.

Literacy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a significant literacy and learning challenge. UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa reports that learning poverty in the country is estimated at 97 percent, meaning that most children are unable to read and understand an age-appropriate text by age 10. The World Bank also notes that many schools face challenges related to overcrowded classrooms, limited teaching and learning materials, and the need for more qualified teachers.

Reading is the foundation for learning across all subjects. When children do not develop strong reading skills, they are more likely to fall behind, lose confidence, and face greater barriers to continuing their education.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, local literacy organizations play an important role in responding to these challenges. The Library Project supports this work by providing free Capacity Building to small local nonprofit organizations. Through one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and practical resources, we help local literacy organizations strengthen their programs and reach more children over time.

Our Work in Indonesia

In Indonesia, The Library Project provides Reading Rooms, Reading Corners, Book Donations, and Literacy Programs to rural elementary schools. These programs support children and youth living in rural communities by expanding access to books, strengthening classroom reading opportunities, and helping students build the literacy skills they need to continue learning.

Our Reading Rooms help rural schools create dedicated spaces where students can read, explore books, and develop stronger reading habits. Our Reading Corners place age-appropriate books directly into classrooms, giving students regular access to reading materials where they learn each day. Our Book Donations provide additional resources for rural schools, helping expand access to books in communities where reading materials may be limited.

The Library Project also provides Capacity Building for local literacy nonprofit organizations in Indonesia. This support is free of charge and may include one-on-one mentoring, planning tools, fundraising guidance, program development support, and access to practical resources. By strengthening local organizations, we help build long-term, community-led literacy impact.

Literacy in Indonesia

Indonesia has made important progress in expanding access to education, but many students continue to face challenges in developing strong reading skills. According to the World Bank and UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 53 percent of children in Indonesia at a late primary age are not proficient in reading, after adjusting for children who are out of school. The same brief reports that 49 percent of students do not reach the minimum level of reading proficiency by the end of primary school.

International learning assessments also show the need for continued literacy support. In PISA 2022, students in Indonesia scored below the OECD average in reading, mathematics, and science. These results point to the importance of strengthening foundational literacy so that students can continue learning across subjects.

Children in rural and remote communities can face additional barriers to education. UNICEF Indonesia notes that rural children often face significant obstacles to accessing effective education services, including gaps related to geography, household income, and access to learning support. In remote areas, improving foundational literacy and numeracy remains an important priority.

Reading is the foundation for learning across all subjects. When students struggle to read, they are more likely to fall behind, lose confidence, and face greater barriers to continuing their education. The Library Project’s work in Indonesia responds to this need by supporting rural elementary schools with Reading Rooms, Reading Corners, Book Donations, and Literacy Programs, while also strengthening local literacy nonprofit organizations through Capacity Building.

Our Work in Myanmar

In Myanmar, many children face significant barriers to education, especially those from marginalized or vulnerable backgrounds. The Library Project supports these children by helping them build the foundational reading skills they need to stay in school or re-enter formal education. Through local partnerships, we provide support classes and remedial reading programs that give students extra time, resources, and guidance to strengthen early literacy skills.

Our work reaches children living or working on the streets, young migrants, children affected by HIV or emergencies, and those who are out of school or unemployed. Parents and caregivers are actively involved, ensuring that learning continues at home and within the broader community.

This holistic approach creates safe, supportive environments where children can develop confidence, rebuild learning pathways, and gain the skills needed to thrive. By working closely with families, local organizations, and community networks, we help ensure that every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and build a brighter future.

Our Work in Kenya

We partner with schools and communities across Kenya to expand access to books and strengthen children’s literacy. Our programs include Reading Rooms, Reading Corners, Literacy Bags, and Book Donations, giving students the resources and encouragement they need to read, learn, and succeed. By pairing new books and welcoming library spaces with teacher support and simple tools for families, we help turn access into daily reading and measurable learning gains.

Literacy in Kenya

In Kenya, children enter school eager to learn, but face significant barriers that prevent them from becoming confident readers. According to the 2023 Flana report, 3 in 10 Grade 6 learners and 2 in 10 Grade 8 learners cannot read at a Grade 3 level in English. Challenges include under-resourced classrooms, frequent language transitions between the mother tongue and English, and limited access to age-appropriate books. These factors contribute to a learning gap that often follows students into higher grades and beyond. Compounding the problem, only 23% of public primary schools in Kenya have libraries, with rural and peri-urban schools being the most disadvantaged.

With the transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, literacy is increasingly recognized as a foundational life skill that can be developed through practical, engaging, and learner-centered activities. CBE shifts learning away from rote memorization toward fostering competencies such as problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking—skills that are best nurtured through a love of reading. These competencies align with the vision of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), which positions education as a key driver of a fair, inclusive, and sustainable world.

Our programs directly address these issues by donating quality storybooks, establishing school libraries, distributing Literacy Bags, and providing training to educators and parents. Through these efforts, we aim to support children both in school and at home, enabling them to develop foundational reading skills, feel confident in their learning, and thrive in their educational journey.

Our Work in Cambodia

The Library Project first started working in Cambodia in 2015, donating two Reading Rooms to rural elementary schools. These initial libraries offered thousands of high-quality, age-appropriate books, comfortable furniture, and dedicated spaces that encouraged children to read daily. Both Reading Rooms are still in use today, serving the 800 students they were meant to support.

Today, our work in Cambodia has grown through a strong local partnership with Friends International, a nonprofit organization that supports children facing significant barriers to education. Our work focuses on helping children develop the foundational reading skills needed to stay in school or re-enter formal education. Support classes and remedial reading programs offer additional time, resources, and guidance for students who struggle with early literacy. Parents and caregivers actively participate, helping to ensure progress continues at home and in the community.

Our focus is on children and youth from marginalized or vulnerable backgrounds, including those living or working on the streets, young migrants, students affected by HIV or emergencies, and those who are out of school or unemployed. Our approach is holistic. We do not support children in isolation; instead, we work closely with families, communities, and local organizations to create safe, supportive environments where every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and thrive.