An online platform, Forgood connects people to causes that have made it easy to take part in this week.
Individuals and groups can connect with a cause that has a book-related need and in so doing they can get involved in Library Week in a convenient and meaningful way.
“There’s some amazing stuff you can do, all connected to the humble book,” says Andy Hadfield, CEO of Forgood.
“You can help establish a school library, read to children, sort and cover school books and donate or sponsor a book, bookcase or stationery to a worthy cause, and Forgood has gathered all of these needs onto a single online platform.”
To make things even easier, Forgood has listed some of the library week causes registered on its site, and all of them have been vetted to ensure they meet NPO criteria.
Take part and try out:
- Book dash
Gathers creatives to design and write new African storybooks, which it distributes for free to children across the country.
You can get involved by donating one of their beautiful books at R10 each.
- The reading room
Offers one-on-one assistance for individuals with reading challenges, helping foster confidence and literacy.
You can get involved as a volunteer reading assistant.
- Readers ‘R’ leaders
Offers reading assistance and runs a weekly book club in Wesbury.
You can get involved in the latest project, namely, establishing a library at a local primary school.
- TLC Children’s Home
This provides a place of safety and facilitates adoptions for abandoned and orphaned babies.
You can get involved in their ‘Sharing Books with Babies’ initiative, reading aloud to toddlers.
For a full list of library week causes and opportunities to get involved, click here.
