Books For Malawi
Join us to empower the people of Malawi through education.
You can make a big difference in the lives of the children of Malawi by contributing books - new or used, fiction or non-fiction. The schools of Malawi desperately need books for their libraries, as well as textbooks for the classrooms. Contributions of books for children of all ages are welcome, but books by female authors would be particularly appreciated.
About Malawi
Malawi, known as the "warm heart of Africa", is a small landlocked country, formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique and beautiful Lake Malawi, Africa's third largest lake. It is a peaceful nation of 13 million people, with an estimated 14% being HIV-positive. The life expectancy of 36 years continues to decline due to the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS. There are more than a million orphans in the country; over two-thirds of these children became orphans when their parents died of AIDS. The average income is $170.00 per year, per family, with maize being the staple food for many. The literacy rate is estimated at 58%, with the rate for males and females at 64% and 51%, respectively.
| Help expand the horizons of the minds of the children of Malawi -- donate a book TODAY! To make a donation or learn more about Malawi, email Mary Tuchscherer at mtuchsch@jfku.edu |