Books With Wings — book with wings and globe

Empowering Minds.
Uplifting Futures.

A community-driven initiative based in Nairobi, Kenya — building community libraries and ICT centres for children, young people, and communities.

★ Books give us wings ★
Do you believe books give us wings?

One single book can awaken a dream, heal a wound, unlock a purpose — or change a destiny.

Many of us have that one book that transformed our lives. And if you have not found yours yet, trust this: your book is still on its way to you.

Books With Wings believes that books change lives, save lives, and shape lives.

Our Mission

More than a room full of books

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, our mission is to build community libraries and ICT centres — starting in Kenya and growing across Africa.

A library is a safe place to dream, learn, heal, grow, and believe in a better future. It is where people connect, find mentorship, and discover what is possible.

Community Libraries ICT Centres Mentorship & Hope Starting in Kenya
A reader inside a community library
What We Do

Two main areas of focus

1

Community Libraries & ICT Centres

We build mini and community libraries and ICT centres across Kenya and Africa. Libraries do not only provide knowledge — they protect young people from:

  • Teenage pregnancies
  • Drugs and crime
  • Molestation and abuse
  • School dropout
  • Lack of hope, imagination, and reliable information

They become safe zones where young people receive mentorship, guidance, and hope for a better future.

2

Books That Gave Us Wings

A global initiative that collects and shares stories of life-changing books — to inspire young people, particularly in Africa, with proof of how a single book can change a life.

Through these stories we share our mission and vision worldwide, building a network of readers, mentors, and supporters who believe in the power of a book.

Books change lives. Books save lives. Books shape lives. Books give us wings.
Get Involved

Five ways to participate

Leave a lasting legacy of education and community impact — every contribution can be named in honour of its sponsor.

01

Adopt-a-Shelf

Design and sponsor a personalised shelf filled with books and learning materials, named in your honour.

02

Adopt-a-Section

Personalise a special section within a library under construction — your creative touch, your lasting legacy.

03

Build-a-Mini-Library

Renovate an existing school space and transform it into a fully functional library named in your honour.

04

Build a Community Library

Sponsor a full community library complex — a permanent symbol of impact and social transformation.

05

Book Donation

Help fill every section with age-appropriate, relevant books so every learner has access to knowledge.

Ready to help?

Reach out and we will find the right way for you to make an impact.

Contact Us
Partner With Us

How you can support us

Book donations Educational partnerships Strategic partnerships Literacy advocacy Community support
Join Us in Transforming Lives
Get in touch

Let's give more children wings

Whether you want to donate books, build a library, or partner with us — we would love to hear from you.

Founded by Moureen Nekesa · Books With Wings Foundation · Nairobi, Kenya

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