Biblionef is a SARS-approved Section 18A Public Benefit Organisation. Established in 1998 by a former Dutch Ambassador, Biblionef forms part of an international network of independent organisations with offices in the Netherlands, France, Ghana and Tunisia.
We are guided by a deep commitment to serving communities where access to quality education is most needed. We prioritise primary schools, ECD centres, libraries, and community organisations in townships and rural regions where educational resources are scarce and literacy outcomes lag behind.
Operating transparently with regular reporting to our management board, we ensure that all our programmes are implemented inclusively and collaboratively with trusted partners and beneficiary organisations.
Aligned with UNESCO’s Book Donations Charter, we ensure that our book distributions are aligned to the needs and sensitivities of our beneficiaries. Furthermore, we ensure that our programmes contribute to strengthening all elements of the book sector in South Africa.
We acquire our books by:
- Purchasing titles from publishers and booksellers at a discounted price
- Receiving book donations from publishers and booksellers
- Commissioning the publishing and reprinting of appropriate titles
