Equipping the next generation, one book at a time.
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HELP US RAISE FUNDS TO COVER COLLECTION MATERIALS AND SHIPPING COSTS!
WHO WE ARE
The ability to read equips one child with opportunity, education, possibility, imagination...the list is a hundred-fold. Children are the next generation of influencers. Opportunity awaits!
Ghana children are struggling to have their own books. 100Fold is partnered with a local Ghana team who establishes Learning Centers that are equipped with donated books. We have opportunities for you to donate your used books to equip these Learning Centers which serve thousands of children.
DID YOU KNOW?
NOT EVEN 3
78% of children in Ghana have less than 3 books to read at home. Often, the books are not age appropriate for learning.
FLUENCY
617 million children globally are unable to read proficiently. Lack of access to quality, age-appropriate books is a key barrier.
LANDFILLS
640,000 tons of books are sent to landfills every year in the United States, which is equivalent to 320 Million books! These could be distributed to children instead.
DONATIONS GO TOWARDS
Equipping children 0 – 18 years old living in Ghana with limited or no access to books. We partner with in-country teams who use our donations to equip local Learning Centers
78%
78% of children in Ghana have less than 3 books to read at home. Often, the books are not age appropriate for learning.
56%
About one half – 56% – of all children won’t be able to read proficiently by the time they are of age to complete primary education.
0.4%
640,000 tons of books are sent to landfills every year. Equivalent to 320 Million books! Approximately 0.4% of total municipal solid waste generation are books.
LEARNING CENTERS
- One center can start with 50 books with the goal of 3,000 books.
- Serves 1000-5000 children ages 3-18 years.
- Resources are for children during school, tutoring after school, adults for leadership training
- One center is 20x14ft in size with 4 tables with 5 chairs, 6 bookshelves, coordinator table.
- They have created 19 centers since 2019 with a goal of 100 by 2025 in Ghana communities.
WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION, ONE BOOK AT A TIME.
Are you interested in being a book donation site, assisting with funding, packing boxes, or volunteering in other ways? Or would you simply like to hear more inspiring stories? Let us know!
SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION
100Fold Harvest has partnered with a team in Ghana to build Learning Centers within traditionally underserved local communities. We are sourcing book donations and fundraising to help them establish over 100 learning centers throughout Ghana by 2024.
Your donations will help fill a 20 foot shipping container with gently used books. 100Fold Harvest will provide all necessary marketing materials and collection resources, and we will handle moving your donations from your site.
Please contact us and we will work together to coordinate a book drive at your site, and we will distribute collection materials within 2 weeks! Let us help you declutter with a greater purpose!
Questions? Or would you like to help?