Our First Cornerstone Project
In a region home to over 150,000 people, there was not a single public library. For children in Sendafa-Beke, the dream of borrowing a book was just that a dream. For our founder, Kass Kebede, this was a reality he knew from his own childhood...
In 2023, the mayor and local leaders showed real leadership handing us the keys to a long-abandoned building. Although it was rundown, our supporters raised $5,000 and turned crumbling walls into a bright, safe space ready to become Sendafa-Beke’s first public library.
In 2022, the Mayor of Sendafa-Beke generously gave us an unused building, presenting a unique opportunity to create the town's first-ever public library. With the support of our donors, we immediately began the work of transforming this empty space into a vibrant center for learning and discovery.
In 2023, the mayor and local leaders showed real leadership. After several visits and explanations, they gave us a building. They believed in our mission to put kids in the hands of kids.
Building a picture and the Mayor of Sendafa-Beke side by side. Although the building was rundown, our supporters stepped up to the challenge. We raised $5,000. See for yourself. Your support made renovations possible. We transformed the broken walls into a space eager to become a hub for learning.
We are turning an unused building, granted to us by local leaders, into the town's first-ever real public library. This space will provide free access to books and educational materials for over 21,000 schoolchildren.
Project Status:
Funds Raised: $5,000 (Phase 1 renovation complete!)
Phase 1: Initial renovation complete.
Goal: $31,000 to stock shelves, install computers & open doors—December 2025
We are dreamers who believe every child deserves a book in hand and a screen to the world. Your skills, time, and voice can help us finish the final chapters of this story.
$26,000 still needed to fill the shelves, wire the internet, and unlock the doors for 21,000 kids. Be the reason Sendafa-Beke reads.
Bringing children and books to fight illiteracy and inspire young minds to dream and explore. Our mission is to break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty by planting accessible, community-powered public libraries, making literacy and education accessible to everyone.
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