Friends of African Village Libraries is committed to long-term management of and support for small community libraries in rural Africa. Our goal is to establish long-term relationships with community libraries, rather than provide an initial donation and move on to another village. We believe that every child and adult should have the opportunity to pick up a book and read, so we are dedicated to increasing access to reading material and other information in rural villages in sub-Saharan Africa.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By Michael Kevane | Director, West Africa
Recent report from library animator: The Béréba Reading and Study Center (CLEB) always offers an opportunity to be of service while enhancing one’s own skills. The ABVBF... Read the full report ›By Michael Kevane | Director, West Africa
The association *Amis des Bibliothèques de Villages du Burkina Faso* (ABVBF) continues its commitment to promoting reading and libraries in rural areas. On July 2, 2026, the... Read the full report ›By Michael Kevane | Director, West African
Summary of Visit to the Béréba Library and the Reading CenterOn January 14, 2026, an ABVBF facilitator paid a visit to the Béréba library. Before arriving at... Read the full report ›
