Libraries improve the lives of the people in their communities
Regardless of a person’s age, race, gender or religious beliefs, the library is a place where opportunity lives. They provide a neutral space and services that equip people with the knowledge and skills they need to contribute positively to their communities.
At Yakety Yak Furniture, we are committed to supporting libraries and education locally and globally, and we are proud to sponsor the following organizations.
Libraries without borders
Established in 2007 by Patrick Weil, Libraries Without Borders (LWB) is one of the leading NGOs working globally to support libraries in developing countries.
Through its work, LWB supports local initiatives to promote education, access to information, and cultural heritage conservation. LWB now works in over 50 countries, improving access to information through building libraries, training librarians, distributing books, supporting local publishing and designing library networks.
One of their key projects is the Ideas Box, an innovative tool that provides access to information, education and cultural resources to refugee and underserved communities worldwide.
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The Michael Cronhelm Foundation Trust
The Michael Cronhelm Foundation Trust (MCFT), in collaboration with the local people, began building educational facilities in Ileret, Northern Kenya, in 2009. Since then, they have built a much-needed community library, started a preschool and in 2015, in collaboration with the Taft Conlin Foundation, took over the running of the El Bokoch Primary School. Six new classrooms, a library and separate teacher’s accommodation compound have been added, the school now serving 549 children.
Hearing of the school’s success Elders from a village 10 hours’ drive south of Ileret requested a girl’s high school to be constructed, serving the local indigenous people as well as Daasanach girls living in Southern Ethiopia. This Lake Turkana Girls High School project has progressed well with two classrooms completed along with an ablution block and secure perimeter fence around classrooms and sports field.
In 2026, MCFT and partners will be fundraising to further expand the high school buildings and provide desks, chairs, books and sporting equipment. Fundraising is now also underway for a second Lake Turkana Girls high school to be built at the southern end of Lake Turkana.
