Ben Okri on why he supports Book Aid International Book Aid International 2019-03-25 | This year, Ben Okri is presenting Book Aid Interantional's Radio 4 Appeal and help the charity send more books around the world to refugees.Hear from him why he believes that you should support Book Aid International.To find out more, visit bookaid.org/r4
The camel library Book Aid International 2024-10-09 | Mustafe Osman Abdi runs a very special library for remote communities in Somaliland– where every book is transported by camel.
Supporting school libraries in Liberia Book Aid International 2024-09-11 | Around the world, many children go to schools that contain just a few tattered textbooks. But, thanks to your support, Book Aid International is able to send the brand-new books that fill school libraries and help create a generation of readers.In this short film, school librarians Joseph and Nathan share the impact these books are having at John S Varfley school in Liberia.
The power of postcodes Book Aid International 2024-04-23 | Did you know that every year we send over 1 million books to the places they’ll make the biggest difference? The power of postcodes is helping us spread the power of reading wherever it’s needed, including refugee camps, prisons, hospitals and remote schools.Thank you to People’s Postcode Lottery players for their support. #PlanetPostcode #ThePowerOfPostcodes
Join the Reverse Book Club Book Aid International 2023-11-13 | This is a book club with a difference – you pay the money and someone else gets the books!Find out more or help us send the next brand-new book: bookaid.org/support-us/join-our-reverse-book-club
Rogers Library Book Aid International 2023-08-31 | Millions of people worldwide live so far from their nearest library that visiting it is never an option.But, without books, whole communities suffer. Education falters. Opportunities are lost. That's why we support people like Rogers to set up library spaces in their communities. By sending brand-new books, funding refurbishment and training library staff, we help libraries in rural areas to share the power of books with people who might otherwise never get the chance to read. Find out more on bookaid.org
Rageh Omaar presents the Book Aid International BBC Radio 4 Appeal 2023 Book Aid International 2023-05-25 | ...
Thank you for sharing the power of books with readers around the world in 2022. Book Aid International 2022-12-12 | ...
Inspiring Readers reaches 290,883 children Book Aid International 2021-09-02 | Inspiring Readers began in 2016 with the aim of helping a quarter of a million children thrive in school by setting up school libraries to enrich classrooms in the form of cupboards filled with vibrant books, training teachers and linking schools with local library’s Children’s Corners. To date, Inspiring Readers has reached 297 schools with 372,473 UK donated books, 50,237 locally purchased books and has trained 880 teachers.
Marys story Book Aid International 2019-11-14 | There are an estimated 100 million street children globally. Accra, the capital of Ghana, alone is home to an estimated 60,000 street children. Mary was one of them - but thanks to people like you she's using books to lay the foundations for a brighter tomorrow. Street children are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation – and are often deprived of an education that could lift them out of poverty. But they still have big dreams – and the books you send this Christmas will offer them a safe haven, the opportunity to learn and the tools to reach their dreams.Just £2 sends the next book. Find out more: bookaid.org/streetchildren
PPL volunteers with Book Aid International! Book Aid International 2019-08-30 | We recently welcomed a team of People's Postcode Lottery staff into our South London warehouse to volunteer helping send books to people aroudn the world. It gave them a first-hand view of how players of People's Postcode Lottery really are making a difference through books! Find out more about how players change lives through reading every year: bookaid.org/support-us/trust-corporate-supporters/trusts/peoples-postcode-lottery
Send books. Save lives. Book Aid International 2019-06-14 | By sending medical books around the world, you can give healthcare workers life-saving skills. Find out more and help to send the book: bookaid.org/healthcare
Lord Boateng talking about the books which changed his life Book Aid International 2019-05-23 | In 2002, Lord Paul Boateng made history when he became the UK’s first black Cabinet Minister – but long before that historic achievement he was a child reading in sub-Saharan Africa’s first dedicated children’s library in Ghana. His local library was filled with books donated by the organisation that would become Book Aid International.Here he talks about Ghana, his life and the books that have stayed with him. Book Aid Interantional receives no government funding - and it costs just £2 to send a book. To find out more or donate, visit www.bookaid.org.
You can help rebuild the library IS destroyed Book Aid International 2019-03-21 | Mosul fell to IS in June 2014 and remained under IS control for three years. In 2015, IS fighters deliberately destroyed the library of the University of Mosul, burning thousands of books on philosophy, law, science and poetry in what UNESCO called “one of the most devastating acts of destruction of library collections in human history.”Now, Mosul Book Bridge is working to restore the library - and we're committed to providing the books the library needs. Over 3,700 brand new books have already reached the university - and more book shipments are planned.Your gift can help us send the next shipment. Find out more or donate: bookaid.org.
Books are magic: Exploring new worlds Book Aid International 2019-02-28 | Books are more than just words - they are windows into possibilities previously unimagined. By supporting Book Aid Internationa, you can help more children experience the magic of reading: bookaid.org
The magic of reading: New friends Book Aid International 2019-02-28 | Books are more than just words - they are food for children's imaginations. By supporting Book Aid Internationa, you can help more children experience the magic of reading: bookaid.org
Behind the scenes of sending 31,000 books to Syria Book Aid International 2018-12-05 | Earlier this year, 31,000 brand new books left our warehouse bound of Syria - but millions of people living with conflict in Syria and around the world still don't have the books they need. You can be a part of the next shipment. Find out more: www.bookaid.org/syria ---Book Aid International is the UK's leading book donation and library support charity. Every year, we end around one million books to peopel around the world who would otherwise have few books, or no books at all. Find out more at bookaid.org. Books Change Lives
Reading ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ in the Great Rift Valley Book Aid International 2018-11-23 | In northern Kenya’s vast Great Rift Valley, the village of Lagam sits nestled within the cliffs. Poverty and illiteracy are high but families hunger for education. Even so, 12 year old Pascalia loves to read – and every child loves a great story.Pascalia is one of the estimated 29 million people around the world who has beautiful, brand new books to read because of UK charity Book Aid International.Find out more about Pascalia and people like her or help send the next book by visiting bookaid.org.Books Change livesWe would also like to extend a very warm thank you to players of People’s Postcode Lottery for funding this film. Without players’ support, the film would not have been possible.
Julian Clary on a book which inspired him Book Aid International 2018-02-28 | Author, comedian and entertainer Julian Clary tells us about a book which opened a door to a new world for him when he was young as part of our 'New Worlds Through Books' series to celebrate World Book Day 2018.
Hannah Russell on a book which inspired her Book Aid International 2018-02-20 | Author Hannah Russell tells us about a book which opened a door to a new world for her when she was young as part of our 'New Worlds Through Books' series to celebrate World Book Day 2018.
Elizabeth Wein on a book which inspired her Book Aid International 2018-02-16 | Author Elizabeth Wein tells us about a book which opened a door to a new world for her when she was young as part of our 'New Worlds Through Books' series to celebrate World Book Day 2018.
Cerrie Burnell on a book which inspired her Book Aid International 2018-02-15 | Children's author Cerrie Burnell tells us about a book which opened a door to a new world for her as part of our 'New Worlds Through Books' series to celebrate World Book Day 2018.
How to dress up as Odd Dog Out on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as Peppa Pig on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as The Gruffalo on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as Supertato on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as the Centipede from James and the Giant Peach on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as Ruby Redfort on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as Peter Rabbit on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as Bobby Bold on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
How to dress up as Charlie or Lola on World Book Day Book Aid International 2018-01-16 | Our easy to follow dress up guides make finding your perfect World Book Day costume quick and easy. Remember - if you use one of our free templates we ask that you donate £1 so that we can send more books to people around the world who need them. You can find this template and 40 more templates to choose from by visiting www.bookaid.org/world-book-day-dress-up. To learn more about how your World Book Day fundraising changes lives, visit www.bookaid.org.
