Roy is in Africa, Laura flew to Minnesota, and Libraries for Kids secured 4 more containers of books!
We have a LOT of EXCITING news in this letter!
Roy arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Memorial Day, accompanied by Joe Keith—an enthusiastic supporter of our mission and a talented videographer and photographer working with WHHI News. Joe’s support has been invaluable, and WHHI has been a long time supporter, helping spread our mission throughout the Lowcountry.
Within just the first two days in Africa, Roy and Joe visited the warehouse and the Kuamba School in Kenya, witnessing firsthand the progress and potential of our efforts. As some of you know, due to Kenya’s new laws, we had to remove all content involving students and children from our platforms. However, Joe is spearheading our first project to create new, compliant content—capturing the stories and smiles of the children we serve, so we can continue sharing their inspiring journeys with you.
While in Africa, Roy will be visiting several schools, witnessing our impact, strengthening relationships, and laying the groundwork for future expansion into Tanzania and Uganda. As he transitions to Tanzania, he’ll connect with Rotary clubs and organizations to build a foundation for growth. From there, he’ll head to Uganda, working to establish similar partnerships and frameworks to broaden our reach across East Africa.
Meanwhile, Laura has flown to Minnesota to attend a Book Distribution Partners event. If you joined us for our "Night Under the African Stars" on April 26, you’ll remember meeting Tom Warth, the founder of Book Distribution Partners—an organization that has become a key logistics partner in our mission to bring books and education to children in need. Thanks to this partnership, we’re able to operate with maximum efficiency, sharing stories and knowledge that can change lives.
During her trip, Laura also had the honor of meeting His Excellency David Kerich, the Kenyan Ambassador to the United States. Her visit to Minnesota resulted in an incredible breakthrough: securing not just one, but two buy-one-get-one containers of books—an opportunity that will significantly boost our mission. These four containers will be shipped later this year, adding to the quarter of a million books already on the ground in Kenya, ready for distribution.
Looking ahead, next month Laura will travel to Washington D.C. to meet with the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia, further strengthening our international partnerships.
And there’s more exciting news—stay tuned for our upcoming Father’s Day Raffle! Prizes include:
- A private Burnt Church Distillery tour for 8
- Grounds tickets to Heritage 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
- A Moss Creek Golf Package for 4, with a golf cart
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to support our mission and celebrate fathers everywhere.
Finally, we’re thrilled to share that Scratch Italian Kitchen & Bar in Port Royal has chosen Libraries for Kids as their July 8th charity partner, helping us continue our vital work. (see below for more!)
Thank you for standing with us—your support is transforming lives across continents, one story, one book, and one child at a time.
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Explore the incredible impact you’ve helped us achieve. Visit our website to learn more about these key areas by following the links below:
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How You Can Help Move Our Mission Forward?
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- Volunteer your time to join us in our efforts.
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