Current Projects

Ongoing initiatives making an impact across Uganda

Active Initiatives

Libraries are stronger when we work together. These active projects are the engines of our association, driving innovation and tackling the biggest challenges facing libraries today. Led by dedicated members like you, these initiatives are where ideas become action. Browse the projects below to learn more, get involved, and help shape the future of our library community.

Books To Go Project

Location: Kampala

Timeline: November 2025 – November 2026

The project aims to increase schools’ capacity to support learning and reading in and out of school.

The main objectives are to:

Establish a library book resource with an organised collection of 2,000 English and
local language books (per school) that are accessible to learners and teachers at
the school.
To introduce a ‘Reading Hour/library lesson’ into the school timetable to enable
regular reading during the week.
To establish a well-run book lending system.
To develop the skills and confidence of the teacher-librarian to run the lending system and
manage the library.

Discovery Book Boxes

Location: 4 primary schools in Uganda

Kashojwa Primary school, Nakivale Refugee settlement
Bright Young Angels Kindergarten and Primary School, Wakiso District
Onzivu Primary School, Arua District
Ocean Springs Primary School, Kawempe Kalule zone, Kampala

Timeline: November 2025 – November 2026

The scheme aims to encourage regular reading in remote primary schools.
Key Objective:
The key objective of the scheme is to provide books and reading promotion material
to teachers for use in schools for supplementary reading.
Key Outcome:
The key outcome of the scheme is that teachers facilitate regular use of books by
children, implementing a range of reading activities in the classroom or otherwise
utilizing books to enrich learning.