Better World Books Fund
The Better World Books Fund for Books for Africa was established in June 2007. Since then, it has leveraged the shipment of the 13 containers below. As the books reach their destinations, we’ll be posting pictures & stories up on our blog – here’s the first posting from Pat Plonski, the Executive Director of Books for Africa. Please click on the links below or visit www.betterworldblog.com to learn more!
| Country | Recipient | Books | Designated Funds |
| Algeria | University d'Oran | 35,000 | $12,000 |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian Library & Information Foundation for Life (eLife) | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Ethiopia | EKTTS | 60,000 (three containers) | $16,000 |
| Ghana | Action Child Mobilization | 25,000 | $8,000 |
| Guinea | Sabu International School | 35,000 | $9,000 |
| Kenya | Chikola Development Initiative/Center for Community Development | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Kenya | Kenyatta University | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Nigeria | Nigerian Christian Institute | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Tanzania | Tanzania National Parks | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Tanzania | Kibosho Education Trust | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Zimbabwe | Hwahwazira Community Development Organization | 35,000 | $2,000 |
| Totals: | 400,000 books! | $59,000 |
| Remaining: | | $106,000 |
