ABOUT BOOKFRIENDS INTERNATIONAL, NFP

In early 2004 we took a vacation trip to Tanzania that turned into something much more than we expected.  An afternoon at a secondary school in northern Tanzania changed our lives forever.  While touring the school building, we saw lots of kids but very few books.  The shelves in the library were nearly bare and few books were seen in the classrooms.  One of the teachers said, "Yes, we don't have many books.  They are just too expensive."  

We knew that there had to be something we could do to help.  Since then, we have "walked the path" and have developed an organization that is able to accomplish the important mission of providing building blocks for education in Africa.  Growing numbers of volunteers have given of their time and energy to strengthen our long term mission.  We ship donated and used books to fill eager students' hands and empty library shelves.  Our donated books come from middle schools, high schools, libraries, individuals, book drives, and book publishing companies.  Please read on to learn more about what we are doing today and how you can help.  Visit our website for more information, www.Bookfriends.org.  We are an IRS approved 501(c) 3 organization.  All gifts are tax-deductible.  Please join with us.  The need is great and urgent.  You can become a "Book Friend."