The Books For Guyana initiative could not have grown into what it is today without the ongoing support of sponsor, donations and engagement from its community. If you would like to help us continue our work in Guyana's hinterland communities we always welcome donations. Scan the barcode or click the link to donate via PayPal, or contact us.

The Books For Guyana initiative could not have grown into what it is today without the ongoing support of sponsor, donations and engagement from its community. If you would like to help us continue our work in Guyana's hinterland communities we always welcome donations. Scan the barcode or click the link to donate via PayPal, or contact us.

Fundraising and Book Donations

Fundraising and Book Donations

How donations help

£500

Can fund a part-time library operator for one year

£1400

Can send one barrel of books from Scotland into Guyana's hinterland

How donations help

£500

Can fund a part-time library operator for one year

£1400

Can send one barrel of books from Scotland into Guyana's hinterland

Collection

Books are sourced locally across Edinburgh and now are largely collected from primary schools whose libraries are being weeded. This provides Books For Guyana with a great range of age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction books to support our projects.

Books are sourced locally across Edinburgh and now are largely collected from primary schools whose libraries are being weeded. This provides Books For Guyana with a great range of age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction books to support our projects.

Transport

All the donated books are packed carefully into barrels, along with teaching and learning resources. The barrels are shipped across the Atlantic to Guyana and then flown into remote hinterland communities where access to learning materials are very limited.

Arrival

The barrels are rolled by locals from the plane to their new home. Before they are included in the library all the books are sorted, labelled and shelved. Then the new cohort is freely available for the local children and wider community to read and borrow.

Engagement

Library sessions during school lunchtimes encourage collective reading, collaborative learning experiences, and drive curiosity. Learning resources and library-based activities also support creativity and teamwork as children of all ages support one another in their learning.


How fundraising is used

How fundraising is used