In the Warehouse
These shipments are currently being assembled in IBP’s warehouse. Typically, a shipment that is being put together in the warehouse already has funding secured from a partner, grant, or sponsor. Depending on the stock of books we have and the size of the requested shipment, it may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months for a shipment to be packed and ready to go!
Biblioteka e Lushnjes (Library of Lushnje) – Albania
IBP is currently gathering books and seeking donations to send a pallet of books (28 boxes) to the Library of Lushnje in Albania. The library receives little government funding and has few books, most of which are outdated. Our partner hopes that an infusion of new books into the library’s catalog will increase community use of the library. IBP is currently working with several Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to fund this shipment. If you are interested in helping to fund this shipment, you may donate at the link below!
Pepper Coast Library Project – Liberia
IBP is currently gathering books for the Pepper Coast Library Project in Liberia. This partner has requested a pallet, which is comprised of 28 boxes of books. Their goals are to establish libraries in Monrovia, establish literacy programs for Liberian students, and make books accessible to Liberian students who cannot afford them. Primarily, the Pepper Coast Library Project is seeking K-12 fiction and nonfiction books.
IBP is currently urgently in need of K-12 nonfiction books to support this partner.
University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine – Bosnia and Herzegovina
IBP is currently gathering medical books published after the year 2000 for the University of Banja Luka Faculty of Medicine in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their medical library is outdated and they are in desperate need of high-quality medical books. They have requested a 20′ sea container. Over 500 medical students, faculty members, and healthcare practitioners will make use of the books.
IBP is currently urgently in need of medical books published after the year 2000 to support this partner.
The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus – Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) has requested a 40′ sea container from IBP. EECMY has launched several community development initiatives in Ethiopia, including health services, education, and nature conservation programs. With this container of books, EECMY plans to establish libraries and supplement classroom materials at nearby schools. EECMY has primarily requested K-12 nonfiction books.
IBP is currently urgently in need of K-12 nonfiction books to support this partner.
EuroFuture NPO – Ukraine
The mission of EuroFuture NPO is to create a dynamic space for learning and development, empowering youth and lifelong learners through language education, non-formal learning programs, and creative cultural projects.
IBP is fundraising to send a pallet of books to EuroFuture’s library! These books will allow EuroFuture to:
- Expand their collection to reach more students, adult learners, and displaced individuals who rely on the library for language development.
- Enhance educational programs, including reading clubs, storytelling sessions, and English workshops.
- Bridge the literacy gap by providing free, high-quality resources to underserved learners who lack access to English-language books.
Shipping this pallet will cost about $5,000, but thanks to a generous match donor, every dollar you give toward this shipment is doubled!
In Transit
…and they’re off! Shipments in transit are on the way to their destination. International shipping can take months due to customs, weather conditions, and geopolitical events. Sea containers make their way to our partners via massive freight ships. Pallets are sometimes sent on ships as well, but may also be sent via air mail.
IBP is constantly sending small shipments (single boxes of 50-100 books) worldwide, but there are currently no large shipments in transit. Check back soon!
Arrival
These shipments have recently reached their destinations. After a long journey from Lexington, Kentucky, our books have finally reached their new home!
Malawi – Arrived March 2025
Sent in November 2024, a 40′ sea container full of books finally reached its destination of Malawi in March 2025. Comprised of over 24,000 books, the shipment was distributed to schools in need across the entire country.
Over 80% of Malawians live in rural villages and towns, and more than 40% are age 15 or younger. Most Malawians work in the agricultural sector, farming crops such as corn, groundnuts (peanuts), cassava, bananas, sweet potatoes, and rice.
Beginning in grade 5, classes in Malawi are taught in English, which is also the language commonly used in legislative and administrative documents and in higher education. Other languages common in Malawi are Lomwe, Yao, and Tumbuka.
