What is the power of books?

It’s a library opening in a rural community – and a girl finding the story that makes her dreams seem achievable. It’s a family fleeing war finding refuge in a great story – and feeling normal again, if only for a few minutes. It’s a midwife learning a new technique from the latest medical textbook – and using her new knowledge to save a mother’s life. It’s a group of friends discovering how to set up a community garden – and feeling a greater sense of control over their future than ever before.

Books are powerful. They transform how we see ourselves and see the world around us. So at Book Aid International we share the power of books and help people worldwide build a more equal future.