One of the greatest gifts that anyone can give is the gift of knowledge. Access to books is a critical factor for students at all levels, allowing school children throughout India to learn about themselves and the world around them through literature and educational books.
How Books are Distributed
Individuals throughout the USA can donate books to The World Bank. This organisation then distributes these books to school libraries throughout India, particularly those schools in lower-income areas of the country.
In addition, the donated books are provided to NGOs (Non-Govermental Organisations). These foundations and organisations work directly with specific communities to provide books to children and young people who may otherwise not have access to libraries or reading materials.
Making a Donation
In many cases, people in India and around the world choose to make a cash donation rather than donate books. This allows the specific foundation, organisation, or charitable trust to purchase the specific books needed for schools and other educational settings.
Another option to consider when making the choice to donate books is to choose to donate Braille books. In India, the visually impaired in poorer communities may have limited access to material in Braille, and these books are treasured and enjoyed.
Making the decision to give back to the community in India or to donate from outside of the country is an effective way to spread joy, education, and access to information. Access to books and educational materials creates lifelong learners, which is essential in transforming lives and maximizing a child’s potential now and in the future.
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