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Peace's story

Books to change lives

Peace, a librarian at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp library in Malawi, told us how the library is helping the children and young people who live in the camp continue their education. 

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Partner voice

Supporting education in Zambia

Simpact Foundation is one of our newest partners. Their founder and director, Banja Mkwanazi, shared how donated books are already benefitting pupils.

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A new chapter: Our move to Swindon

On 1 October 2025, Book Aid International began a new chapter in our story — we are now operating from our brand-new warehouse in Swindon. In this blog, our Chief Executive Alison Tweed, reflects on this important moment.

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Tanaka's story

Generation Reader: A student’s story

Tanaka, a student in Zimbabwe, has benefitted from books provided by Generation Reader. He shares the difference they have made.

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Working together for a generation of readers

We’re now a quarter of the way through our Generation Reader campaign. In this blog, our Head of Partnerships and Programmes Samantha Sokoya reflects on the campaign's progress to date.

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Timothy's story

Generation Reader: A parent’s story

Timothy a teacher in Zimbabwe, shares how access to books helped him change his life and is now doing the same for his children.

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Tariro's story

Generation Reader: A student’s story

Tariro, a student in Zimbabwe, is benefitting from books provided by Generation Reader. She shares the difference they are making.

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Funding community reading

Find out more about how this year’s Community Reading Award winners will share the power of books with their communities.

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