Sarah's Rural Library Fund

Sarah's Rural Library Fund supports the work of the Rural Libraries Project in Cajamarca, Northern Peru. The Libraries promote literacy and equality in the indigenous communities of the high Andes. This organisation is run by volunteers who walk through the mountains carrying books on their backs and exchanging the books between libraries that are held in people's homes.There are 74,000 registered readers, 400 libraries and 40 co-ordinators - all volunteers who work with isolated communities living in adobe brick houses with no electricity, plumbing, heating or running water. The organisation has been running for more than 50 years - a testament to it's success.The Libraries have been responsible for publishing more than 200 different books on a variety of practical subjects including farming, weaving and hat making, all to keep the local indigenous skills alive. Teachers are being trained in using the books in their schools to help support their communities and give value to the Andean culture.All the money raised by Sarah's Rural Libraries goes directly to support this valuable and inspiring work.