ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø

News

Invisible Children Stocks Libraries in Gulu, Uganda

December 15th, 2009

The NGO Invisible Children recently began distributing a shipment of BFA books to libraries in eleven of its partner schools in Gulu, Uganda. According to their blog: “In Uganda, like many other countries in East Africa, students have next-to-no access to reading materials while at school. Making books available is the first part of the reading culture equation.� Click on the link above for more info…

Read More...

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Research Presented at African Studies Association Annual Meeting

December 1st, 2009

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍøâ€“commissioned research was presented at the annual meeting of the African Studies Association held from November 19-22, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A paper entitled “Can Donated English-Language School ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Increase Literacy Levels in Africa? An Exploratory Investigation From Tanzaniaâ€� was presented by BFA Executive Director Patrick Plonski, Ph.D. Key findings from Plonski’s research were that (1) United States donated English-language text and library books did increase reading comprehension scores in a year-long pre-test/post-test control group design in Tanzania; (2) that the books had perceived value by teachers and administrators in the schools included in the study; and (3) that this research can serve as a source of information confirming the value of book donations and that further research regarding the cost effectiveness of such book donations is warranted in other locations in Africa. Click on the link above for more info and to read the research paper...

Read More...

Oprah's Angel Network Funds Shipment to Eshowe, South Africa

November 25th, 2009

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø recently sent a 40-foot container of approximately 22,000 books to the Eshowe region of South Africa. A generous grant from Oprah's Angel Network funded the shipment. The Principal at Little Flower Primary School in Eshowe writes, "You will never know how much we appreciate this wonderful donation. It means so much to the school and the learners." Click on the link above to read more and view photos.

Read More...

BFA ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Inspire Students at Nigerian Christian Institute

November 12th, 2009

After a 40-foot container of BFA books was delivered to Nigerian Christian Institute in Uyo, over 200 students wrote letters of gratitude expressing how the shipment had inspired them "to become great citizens of the world." The shipment of approximately 22,000 books was sponsored by the Ladies Association for Christian Education at the Schrader Lane Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Click on the link above to read a full report...

Read More...

University of Hargeisa President Tours BFA Warehouse

November 10th, 2009

Dr. Hussein A. Bulhan, President/Chancellor of the University of Hargeisa, Somaliland (Somalia), recently visited the BFA warehouse in Minnesota. Dr. Bulhan visited with ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø officials, including President-elect Tom Gitaa and BFA Minnesota warehouse manager April Gilbert, to discuss plans for shipping a container of books to the University of Hargeisa. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø can ship a container of 18,000 university level books to Hargeisa for approximately 72 cents per book. Many of these books carry a retail valuation of $100!

Read More...

Better World ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Receives BFA’s First Annual Kilimanjaro Society Award of Merit

October 20th, 2009

Better World ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø received ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s first annual Kilimanjaro Society Award of Merit at the Kilimanjaro Society breakfast on October 3. Patrick Plonski, BFA Executive Director, said, “The tremendous support that Better World ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has provided in terms of increasing literacy across the African continent for millions of people is almost too much to calculate. Their support of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has been in excess of $2 million since 2003 in cash and many millions of dollars worth of donated books.â€� Click on link above to read more...

Read More...