2003–2012 has been designated United Nations’ Literacy Decade and the UN has pledged that by 2015 all the world’s children will complete primary schooling.
UKLA is determined to play its part in supporting these initiatives and calls on all UKLA members and others interested in literacy to support developing countries in achieving the same access to books and literacy education as that enjoyed by developed nations.
UKLA runs the Books for Africa project. The money raised from this project is used to buy books directly in African countries. This supports local publishing initiatives and ensures the books bought for a school are culturally appropriate.
We have already started this vital work and we hope to gradually increase the number of schools we are able to support.
Bag of Books
Bring and buy book stalls at regional conferences conference
If you attend a UKLA conference, you will find a Books for Africa bring and buy bookstall. Please bring along a book donation and buy something from the stall. We are looking for donations of up-to date professional books on literacy and literacy teaching and good quality children’s books to sell on these stalls.
UKLA ‘Bag of Books’ gift cards – Ideal for birthday or Christmas presents.
UKLA is selling gift cards the proceeds of which all go to the Books for Africa appeal. Cards cost £11 each (£10 donation + £1 for the card and envelope). These attractive gift cards will be on sale at UKLA conferences.
Making a donation.
You can make a direct donation by sending in a cheque payable to UKLA, to our address: UKLA, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH. Please make it clear that the cheque is a donation for Books For Africa. Alternatively we can take card payments by phone T: +44 116 223 1664.
