Bringing Back the Reading Culture
The Yak Jones Foundation was founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2016. The Foundation focuses on promoting literacy in Sierra Leone. We believe that reading is the foundation for all learning.
Our Work
Increasing Access to Books
We provide books and learning materials to under-resourced schools.
Rolling Out Mobile Libraries & Solar Lamps
We equip schools with mobile libraries and learners with solar lamps.
Advocating for Literacy
We advocate for the importance of reading and literacy.
Supporting Library Establishment
We assist in the setting-up or rehabilitation of school and community libraries.
Our Approach
Ours’ is a three-step approach:
Increasing
Access to Books
- Buying or sourcing donations of books and learning materials for needy schools.
- Supplying schools with book chests/mobile libraries and solar lamps.
- Supporting the establishment of libraries.
Raising
‘Awareness’ about the importance of reading and literacy
- Organising reading, comprehension and quiz competitions
- Giving motivational talks focused on the importance of reading.
- Celebrating important days dedicated to literacy and education.
Supporting
‘Learning’ to further build a reading culture
- Setting up Yak Jones reading squads (Book Clubs).
- Providing schools with reading coaches.
- Supporting teacher training.
Our Impact
Since our inception, Yak Jones Foundation has made significant strides in promoting literacy and education. We have:
Learners reached with books
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Adults engaged
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Libraries supported
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Readings squads established
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Books distributed
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Book chests donated & 11 mobile libraries
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Districts have been reached
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