Welcome to LWB International's website!
In France, universal access to knowledge remains a challenge. Despite an exceptionally dense network of libraries—spaces for discovery and connection that foster equal opportunity—too many people remain distant from or gradually disengage from these resources. BSF and its partners work to bridge this gap and expand access to educational resources and tools.
Leading a European consortium, we support libraries in their role of welcoming exiled populations through the sharing of best practices, resources, and networking.
Financial partner: European Union – Asylum and Migration Fund
Operational partners: ANVITA, ACV, KISC, FRSI, EBLIDA, BSF Italy
From mainland France to overseas territories, we support associations, medical and social organizations, local businesses, and engaged citizens in creating their own micro-libraries to rebuild social connections through reading.
Financial partners: Fondation Cultura
With the “My First Library” (Ma premiere bibliothèque) program, we support a thousand children from disadvantaged backgrounds, from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade, to instill in them the joy of reading. Thanks to our work, each child gets to build their first personal library by receiving 10 books of their choice to share with family. Through which they also get the chance to meet authors and illustrators.
Financial partners : Académie de Nantes, Établissement public territorial Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre, Fonds MAIF pour l’Éducation, Fondation Valentin Ribet
Operational partners : DSDEN de Mayenne, École de la Vallée aux Renards à L’Haÿ-les-Roses
Through “My bag of books” (Mon sac de livres), we provide thousands of newly arrived allophone students in France with books specially selected with their teachers and classmates to support their language learning and help them discover their host country.
Financial partners : Centre national du livre, Ville de Paris, Crédit Agricole Assurances & MAIF Solutions Financières, ville de Strasbourg
Operational partners : académies de Paris, d’Amiens, d’Aix-Marseille, de Créteil et ville de Strasbourg
With “Les @thlètes de l’info” program, we support young soccer players from Île-de-France in their education of media, information, and development of their critical thinking in the face of risk tied to digital tools by building on their athletic background. With young women, we also host specific activities to deconstruct gender stereotypes and increase their self-confidence.
Financial partners : la Fondation UEFA pour l’enfance, Mastercard, Ministère de la Culture
Operational partners : Red Star FC, CSM L’Île-Saint-Denis, PUC, CS Meaux, FC93
With Karibu Hubs, we create hybrid French-language learning spaces, installed in the heart of where new immigrants generally reside, in locations all over France. By integrating the Karibu application, created by BSF, into workshops that utilize a turnkey kit equipped with (600 activity sheets, 3 proficiency level tracks, and a progress tracking board), learners, most of which who speak French at a level below A2, are able to learn the language much more rapidly, boost their confidence, and prepare for professional integration in France.
Financial Partners : Ministère de l’intérieur (DIAN), Fondation Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, Fondation d’entreprise Michelin, Fondation EDF
Operational Partners : Secours Catholique, France Terre d’Asile, Coallia, Cecler, France Travail
In rural areas, we welcome and guide young people disconnected from education and employment in friendly, connected spaces to broaden their professional horizons and empower them to dream.
Financial partners: Fondation d’entreprise TotalEnergies
Operational partners: Info Jeunes Jura, AFPA Village des solutions
Leading a European consortium as a part of the LiBri project, LWB and its partners train and equip libraries to support displaced populations. Through the sharing of good practices, resources, and networks, they strengthen the library’s role in welcoming people unconditionally.
Financial partner : Union Européenne – Fonds Asile et Migrations
Operational partners : ANVITA, ACV, KISC, FRSI, EBLIDA, BSF Italie
After the Chido cyclone in December 2024, LWB mobilized in Mayotte, equipping almost a thousand students with school supplies. One of our Ideas Box Multimedia Libraries was installed in a middle school in Dembeni to support educational teams facing a lack of resources. In addition, 23 micro-libraries were placed on the whole archipelago fostering access to books and reading, contributing to children’s resilience following the catastrophe. LWB also supports a local organization in the struggle against illiteracy in students not in school thanks to radio workshops.
Financial partners : Catholic Relief, Department Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Promepar, Foundation of France, Foundation Agricultural Credit, Ministry of Culture
Operational partners : Rectorat d’académie, Village d’Eva, educative structures
With Radio of Words (Radio des mots), we contribute to fighting against illiteracy in youth by training educational professionals of the area to lead radio workshops and create podcasts.
Financial partners : Fonds d’Expérimentation pour la Jeunesse, , Fondation VINCI pour la cité, Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane
Operational partners : Making Waves, Atelier Canopé Guyane
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