Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) has marked a significant milestone – the donation of 100,000 books to the Cayman Islands community since 2012.
This achievement reflects the non-profit’s commitment to promoting literacy and lifelong learning by ensuring every child has access to age-appropriate, engaging books.
In a press release from the group on 9 June, LIFE chair Woody Foster said the milestone reflects the power of community and collaboration
“Every book donated represents an opportunity for a child to develop a love of reading and build foundational literacy skills that will benefit them for life,” he said.
Since launching its book donation efforts, LIFE has helped establish classroom libraries in every government primary school across Cayman.
Thousands of families have also received books from LIFE, supporting the development of home libraries and encouraging caregivers to foster a culture of reading at home.
Erin Galatopoulos, book donations coordinator at LIFE said the 100,000-book milestone marks a significant step toward a more literate, informed and empowered community.
“Rather than distributing books individually, we focus on placing them in early childhood centres and school libraries, classrooms, and homes to create shared learning environments,” she said.
“This approach ensures that children can access a diverse range of reading materials, far beyond just their own.
“Access to books is vital – it sparks imagination, fosters a love of reading, and gives every child the chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential, regardless of their background.”
LIFE works in partnership with educators, donors and volunteers to ensure that quality books continue to reach the hands of young readers across the Cayman Islands.
The non-profit encourages donations of any size. Further details are available on the LIFE website at www.life.org.ky
