Light a Library
Empowering the Next Generation to Lead the Future.
The Campaign, In Pictures
Books on their way, solar lights in students' hands, and the libraries this campaign builds — a look at what your gift makes possible.
In partnership with Books For Africa
Light a Library
We are shipping 20,000+ books and 3,038 solar lights to 15+ school libraries and 5 new community libraries in rural South Sudan, so 3,000+ students can keep reading after dark. Books For Africa will add $7,500 when we raise $16,500 by 31 December 2026. Only gifts received by then count toward the match.
8.5% of goal funded, as of 5 November 2026
12.3% of the way to the match threshold — deadline 31 December 2026
$12 ships 10 books.
Donate through Books For AfricaShip Books, By the Dozen or by the Thousand
Every gift ships through Books For Africa, who handle the container and delivery.
From the Schools We've Reached
What the teachers at a Light a Library site are telling us.
“With the donation of over 600 books, we were able to establish our school's first library. Since then, we have seen a remarkable transformation.”
“We … kindly request continued support, especially for more books and solar lights, to help our students learn even better.”
Other Ways to Help
Can't give right now? There are still ways you can help Light a Library reach its goal.
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