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Partners

The Library Project's partners are a huge reason for our success. Our corporate partners and in-kind partners provide us with generous financial and organizational support. If you are interested in becoming one of our partners, please click here to learn how.

 
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Corporate Investors

Our generous corporate investors are critical to our success and our ability to expand. The following are our most generous corporate investors, having donated at least US$1,000:

 
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Aston operates more than 40 English schools in China and the US. In 1996 Aston opened its first English language school in China and is now operating in more than 26 Chinese cities. Aston has partnered with The Library Project to provide 40 libraries to schools and orphanges in China.   GlobalHort is a New Zealand origin company with its Head Office and base of operations in the China. GlobalHort has made a commitment to improving the education in the local community surrounding their Kiwi farm in Meixian County, China by providing libraries to nine elementary schools.
 
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Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Cummins donated an elementary school library in Ziyang County, China.   The company has around 400,000 employees working to develop and manufacture products, design and install complex systems and projects, and tailor a wide range of solutions for individual requirements. Siemens donated three elementary school library in Ziyang County, China, and two elementary school libraries in Lantian County, China.
 
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Hyatt Regency Xi'an Hotel in China is ideally located within the ancient walls of historic Xian city centre. The Hyatt Regency Xi'an donated an elementary school library in Ziyang County, China.   Colorganics™ Inc began producing small hand-made batches of natural cosmetics in San Francisco, California, in 1997. Since then they have maintained an innovative approach to cosmetic manufacturing, combining a sense of social responsibility, sustainable organic practices, world community and the promotion of peaceful well being.
 
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In-Kind Partners

In-kind contributions of books, software, and services are critical to our success. The following are our in-kind supporters to date:

 
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Marketcircle Inc. develops award-winning business applications for Mac OS X, including Daylite business productivity management software, and Billings, a practical time-billing and invoicing application. Incorporated in 1999, Marketcircle Inc. is located in Toronto, Canada, with partners worldwide.   Derrick Chang is a Hong Kong-based photographer specializing in travel, portraiture, street photography and photojournalism. He is a staff photographer for Southern Weekend newspaper headquartered in Guangzhou, China and was recently chosen as a contributing photographer in JPG Magazine.
 
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Xnet Communications is an independent technology center whose core business is the creation of high-end solutions for data communications.    
 
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Media Partners

Local media has been a huge help getting the word out about The Library Project. To learn about KarmaSense, our web based banner ad program for websites and blogs, please click here for a PDF. The following are our media supporters to date:

 
CNET Asia
The China Vortex
China Dream Blogue
Lost Laowai
Jinan Live
  China Success Stories
The Hao Hao Report
Panda Passport
Dalian Dalian
The Reading Tub
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Become a Partner!

As you can see, we have some fantastic partners, but we continue to need more as we expand. Here is how you can help:

  • If your company can help with in-kind donations of children's books, software, or other valuable services, please contact us via email at donate@library-project.org.
  • If you have a grassroots initiative that can promote The Library Project to your users or customers, please contact us via email at donate@library-project.org.
  • If your company has a corporate foundation, you can suggest The Library Project for corporate funding or connect our staff with the right people within your foundation department. We are always looking to expand and diversify our funding base and we welcome introductions to any corporate foundation that is interested in supporting educational projects in the developing world. Please contact us via email at donate@library-project.org.

Send an email to donate@library-project.org if you need additional information or have ideas on how to get your workplace involved with The Library Project.

 

Over 80 Libraries by 2009

We have big plans, and we need your help! By the end of 2008, we will have over 80 libraries in Vietnam and China. 40 of these libraries are made in partnership with Aston English and The Library Project in China.

Click here for more information about our programs.

 
         
Copyright © 2008 The Library Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Photography by Markel Redondo.