Why Book Aid?
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A desperate plea for help came from Christian
booksellers in "Book Famine" areas, where economic crises and foreign currency
restrictions had reduced supplies of Christian books (and, indeed, books in
general) to an all time low. Their cry: "Won't somebody do something to help
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What is Book Aid Doing?
Large shipments of new and second-hand Christian books and
Bibles are being sent to these needy areas - concentrating mainly on Africa,
Asia and the Caribbean, with smaller shipments being sent to many other
places.
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By receiving new and used Christian books and
Bibles through nationwide collecting points.
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By sorting and shipping those that are suitable
to overseas Christian bookshops where a structure has been set up for their
wide distribution at affordable prices.
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By encouraging the use of funds thus generated in
these countries so that local literature initiatives will increase and
develop.
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Is that all?
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No, it is only the beginning. Book Aid's first aid
injection of large shipments of books is not the answer to each country's
plight by any means - but it is a start. The second phase of the programme is
to encourage and support local writers, publishers and distributors in any way
we can.
Book Aid is dedicated to making Christian
literature with a bias to the poor a reality. |
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Since commencement of the programme in 1988 over
Twenty Million Christian books and Bibles have been shipped to
Book-hungry areas, thanks to the generosity of British Christians and
publishers who have given books to help the overseas church in a time of need.
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Books considered unsuitable to send are sold in our
secondhand bookshops to help cover administration and shipping costs. |
What can I do?
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Donate some of your own books:
- All kinds of
Christian books
- Theological journals (e.g. Evangelical
Quarterly)
- Methodist Hymn Book
- All kinds of Bibles (except
New World Translation)
- All kinds of "Ladybird" books (religious
& secular) - in good condition (spines intact)
- Not
required:
- Magazines;
- daily (dated) Bible Notes;
- School
Books;
- School Bibles;
- DVD's, Videos, cassettes or tapes.
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Encourage your friends and local churches to do the
same.
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Become a "Book Aider" (collecting point) in your
area.
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Support Book Aid with a one-off financial gift, or
with a regular amount by becoming a Book Aid "Gideon".
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Regular or occasional help is needed at Book Aid
shops, offices and warehouses.
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Buy books from our bookshops or
on-line.
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Pray for the programme - we value this above
all.
Book Aid is manned by volunteer workers and funded by
donations.
You can give to Book Aid via the Charities Aid
Foundation website by clicking here.
Cheques should be made payable to "Book Aid" and sent
to.
Book Aid
Bromley House
Kangley Bridge
Road
Sydenham
LONDON
SE26 5AQ
Tel: Admin: 020 8778 2145
Book
Shop: 020 8778 2247
Fax: 020 8778 2265
Click here
for a location map
Or use the form below:
BOOK AID Charitable Trust is a Registered
Charity No. 1039484 |
