The air crackles with focused energy. Boxes pile up, their cardboard sides humming with stories waiting to be unleashed. Laughter mingles with the rhythmic swish of packing tape, a symphony of a thousand hands weaving hope into a steel container. This isn't just a shipping crate; it's a vessel carrying 40,000 dreams, 40 libraries, and a future bursting with possibility for the children of Kenya.

For the past four weeks, the Maryam Library Foundation has been on a mission: Project Kenya 40. Our goal? To collect, sort, and pack 40,000 books into a single container, transforming it into a literary ark bound for Kenyan shores. Each book, carefully chosen and lovingly placed, is a brick in the foundation of 40 new libraries, 40 havens where young minds can soar. Continue reading...

Today, we marked a significant milestone in this journey by hosting our first volunteer event in collaboration with Help Aid Africa, bringing together a group of dedicated individuals who shared our passion for making a difference. With their enthusiastic support, we made substantial progress in sorting and packing books for shipment to Kenya.

The atmosphere was electric as our volunteers, armed with boxes, packaging material, and an unwavering spirit, tackled the task with remarkable efficiency. The air was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a sense of shared purpose as they worked together to transform a room filled with books into neatly organized packages ready to embark on their journey to Kenya.. Continue reading...

Imagine a world where everyone has access to knowledge and education. A world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their background or circumstances. This is the world that the Maryam Library Foundation is working to create.

Founded 3 yeas ago, the Maryam Library Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds and sustains libraries in underserved communities around the world. We believe that everyone deserves access to books and information, and that libraries are essential for creating a more just and equitable world. Continue reading...

Maryam Library Foundation would like to thank all of our volunteers for their dedication and hard work. Your contributions are essential to our mission of promoting literacy and education in underserved communities.

Recently, we were honored to present awards to a few of our outstanding volunteers. These individuals have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others  Continue reading...

Last week we received a heartwarming message from the students at Zungulukani School in Kenya. They shared their gratitude for our efforts to better their educational situation and send their love. Their kind words just motivate us to work harder and provide even more people with the same resources.  Continue reading...

Today we introduce you to our youngest volunteer, Sakeena, who decided to share her love for books with children around the world.  Continue reading...

In an increasingly interconnected world, education serves as a powerful tool that empowers individuals, fosters economic growth, and cultivates social development. However, access to quality education remains a significant challenge for many children in Africa. Recognizing the transformative power of books, sending them to Africa has emerged as a powerful means of bridging the educational divide.  Continue reading ...

Today we introduce you to our youngest volunteer, Sakeena, who decided to share her love for books with children around the world.  Continue reading...

Studies show that the Kenyan library system materials are scarce and the ones available are outdated and hence not relevant to the current Kenyan education system. 

KNLS (kenya national library service) has not been able to meet the teaching and learning needs of teachers and of students because they have given very little consideration to the present school curriculums. Continue  reading...