The Afrelib Trust has launched its first group of volunteers for the Green Library Development Project. This organisation is comprised of motivated and talented individuals who want to make a good difference in African communities by campaigning for education, literacy, and sustainability.

Afrelib Trust’s mission is to improve education, literacy, and creativity throughout Africa by creating sustainable libraries that foster a learning culture. The Green Library Development Project supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by emphasising environmentally sustainable libraries.

During their six-month tenure, the cohort will concentrate on communication, advocacy, and various research initiatives, such as case studies of sustainable library development in Africa, community needs assessments, and the creation of a comprehensive Green Library Resources Database. Additional volunteers will be added as the project progresses.

Volunteers will learn from specialists, expand their networks, work with like-minded people, and receive personalised recognition and recommendations. Their efforts will immediately benefit sustainable library development while sharpening their talents and having a concrete influence on African communities.

In addition to the volunteers who work on research and communication, a group of architects, quality surveyors, and construction experts are collaborating to establish the benchmark for sustainable library development in Nigeria and throughout Africa. All these volunteer groups are coordinated by Consultant Librarian and Project Director Dr. John Alonge, while the initiative itself is led by Afrelib Trust Founder and Chair Mr. Larry Ajuwon, who co-founded the organization to elevate literacy and education.