Dear *{{First Name}}*,

During 2024, in addition to our library-based programs, Ethiopia Reads has found ways to bring glimmers of hope to the lives of millions of displaced and conflict-affected children who have no access to education. With generous donations from our supporters, the World Bank, and the Ethiopian government, this year we gifted over 215,000 local language storybooks to the children of 27,000 conflict-affected families and to 1,162 damaged schools across the regions of Afar, Amhara, Benishangul, Oromia, and Tigray! 

We continue to provide reading access to thousands of children at the Gebeta Library and the Hawassa Reading Center, which remain open for a range of daily programs. We have held the beloved Summer Camps at both libraries for hundreds of children with local volunteers, and continued providing reading programs with our Donkey and Horse-Drawn Mobile Libraries in Hawassa and rural areas. 

Ethiopia Reads is also becoming a national leader in literacy advocacy. In 2024, we hosted the 4th National Children's Reading Summit, published the first bibliography of Ethiopian children's books, and regularly supported reading festivals. More activities are in our pipeline. It has been another full year, and we could not have done any of this without your support! Your donation goes a very long way in Ethiopia. Please give the gift and joy of reading. THANK YOU!!!