About Books for the Barrios, Inc.

Description: BOOKS for the BARRIOS is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening elementary school education in the Philippines so that even the most disadvantaged children have access to an excellent education. We also raise awareness about education in developing countries among students in the United States.

Mission: BOOKS for the BARRIOS is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening elementary school education in the Philippines so that all children "even the most disadvantaged" can receive a great education. Our award-winning approach emphasizes local community involvement in the Philippines and the United States. Our programs are based on very real needs in both the Philippines and the U.S. Some of the concerns our programs are designed to address include economic development through education, environmental conservation, landfill diversion, environmental education and character education.