begins
a journey
with
opportunity
the UK and Kenya
for lasting change
Our inspiring video shows how a Kenyan community comes together to build a library, turning the generosity and support of the UK community into lasting opportunities for children’s education and future success.
Making a Difference at Home
5,000+ UK hearts and hands in action.
People across the UK giving their time, skills, and compassion to help create lasting change.
1,620,000+ Creative projects were created.
Across the UK, people came together to create, knowing their efforts would directly benefit children in need.
1,028,000+ Books were processed.
Every book is thoughtfully chosen to meet the needs and interests of Kenyan readers of all ages.
Changing Lives in Kenya
17,000+ Individuals trained.
Teachers, volunteers, librarians, and young adults receive hands-on training in transferable skills and teaching techniques.
59 New libraries were created in Kenya.
Where we can’t build our shipping container libraries ourselves we partner with those who can.
5,140,000+ Readers reached.
New libraries are opening, schools are filling their shelves, and books are being sent to community groups across Kenya every day.
In the UK & Kenya, we support learning, creativity, and community for everyone.
Vision
Mission
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Building for the Future
Community Centre Construction UK
Every day, more people benefit from our programs, more donations are given new life, and more creativity is unleashed—but our current space can’t keep up. True to our ethos of reuse, rehome, repurpose, we’re transforming shipping containers into a vibrant new home, at our current home at Dollimore & Christie, for learning, creativity, and community.
You can be part of this next exciting chapter—help us build a space where ideas grow and lives change.
Rural Reading Rooms Kenya
What began in Kwale County in 2013 has now grown beyond anything we could have imagined. We are seeing lives change and communities grow where access to books once were impossible to find. Now, it’s time to take our Library & Learning Centres further—into rural communities across Kenya, where books are as rare as snow.
Together, we can open doors to learning, creativity, and opportunity. Join us and help bring books where they’ve never been before.