VISION for CHANGE
Libraries, Literacy and Educational Opportunities
Boxes of Blessing Fundraiser
Saturday, June 13th
9am - 1pm
Star Market
1275 S Main St. Salinas CA
Support our fund raiser by selecting your favorite book, game, or toy from our collection and donating just $5 per item to help cover shipping costs. As a special touch, you'll be able to write your name on a "From" gift tag that will be attached to your donation. Your contribution helps transform the lives of children in rural African communities by providing quality books and
educational resources for our library projects in Zambia and Malawi. Together, we can spark a love of learning and open doors to brighter futures.
“Knowledge gives children the power to dream of a better future and the confidence needed to pursue a full education which in turn will help generations to come.”
- ChildFund International
Susu Village, Zambia
Nearly four years ago, a two-room community school received its first batch of quality books from Elizabeth's Library International. Within a few months those books were the beginning of a bicycle-powered mobile library centered in rural Susu Village and reaching out to tiny communities. Many children in these remote areas had never held a book before. Today in Susu Village, ELI has funded a brand-new library building, a mobile library program reaching eighteen rural villages, adult literacy programs, and agricultural and other income generating projects.
Lilongwe, Malawi
In late 2020 Elizabeth's Library International expanded to Lilongwe, Malawi. Using the model from Susu Village, a mobile library program was quickly established, reaching out to three nearby villages. Within weeks people from these areas set aside chores and tasks for Library Day. For many, this was the first opportunity to hold a book and to use learning tools such as blocks and puzzles.
