Lubuto Library Partners, which started in Zambia, provides a framework for libraries serving young people in sub-Saharan Africa, exemplifying public libraries’ unique ability to include children and youth who are highly vulnerable and not in school. Lubuto libraries support the rights of all young people to equitable education and free expression in safe, accessible and supportive environments.
Lubuto’s objectives are to:
Create open access to child-friendly, culture-specific, expertly-staffed libraries with the highest quality literature for young people
Support holistic development and advocate for the rights of all children and youth, especially the marginalized
Provide training for librarians, communities and educators in public library educational, informational and social services for children and youth
