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About Us
The Kid Lit Foundation was founded in 2023 with the core mandate of making children's literature and storytelling resources accessible to children in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. ​​​​​
Our Vision
​​A future where the African stories are told and spread by African voices.
We believe that stories shape the future and by raising a generation of creative storytellers. We aim to empower children to not only see the beauty and potential in their world, but use their perspective to create impactful social change.
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Our Mission
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​The Kid Lit Foundation is committed to shaping a brighter future by empowering children and teenagers to become avid readers and storytellers. We believe in the transformative power of stories and aim to equip the next generation with the skills to express themselves, share their voices, and create impact.
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Impact Numbers
​​Years of touching lives: 2 years
Children reached: 2000+
Partners: 4+
Impact number: 5000+
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Our Core Values​​​​
Service
Serving our communities through widened access to books, mentorship programmes, and storytelling opportunities.
Heritage
Celebrating and protecting Africa’s rich storytelling traditions, ensuring they are passed down to future generations.
Empowerment
Equipping young storytellers with the skills and resources to share their voices with the world and encourage them to empower others by sharing and donating books.
Love
Nurturing a deep love for reading and storytelling. By passing stories from one child to another, we inspire a cycle of learning, kindness, and hope.