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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 Donors

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$5,000:

 
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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 has donated over forty elementary school libraries throughout China.   Brady Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of complete identification solutions. Brady Corporation has made a major commitment to improving the education in the rural communities surrounding their offices in China by providing libraries to over ninety elementary schools from 2010-2012.
 
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Howard Johnson Hotels & Resorts have been huge supporters by donating room nights as gifts at fundraising events and hosting our first fundraising event in Shanghai. They have contributed to the donation of 16 libraries in the Anhui Province. Without their very early support, TLP would not be here today.   The Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai hosted an event that raised funds for library donations in the Anhui Province. Hyatt Regency Xi'an Hotel donated an elementary school library in Ziyang County, China.
 
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Prax Capital, established in 2003, is an independent private equity firm dedicated to managing China-focused investments. Prax Capital has donated ten rural elementary school libraries to Anhui and Shaanxi Provinces, China.   Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, industrial gas turbines and space propulsion systems. Pratt & Whitney has donated two elementary school libraries in the Anhui Province, China.
 
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The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research for the digital economy. The Robert H. Smith School of Business donated sixteen elementary school library in the Anhui Province, China.   Jaguar Cars, Ltd. is an automobile manufacturer of luxury and executive cars. Jaguar has donated six elementary school libraries to the Anhui and Shaanxi Provinces, China.
 
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Founded in 2003, Jumpstart Business Centre is one of the youngest and fastest growing major business centre chains. Jumpstart Business Centre provides serviced offices, virtual offices, meeting rooms and business registration services in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Jumpstart is donating an office in Shanghai for our small but growing team.   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 eighteen elementary schools.
 
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PFW AREO is an International aerospace company based out of Xi'an. PFW AERO has donated three elementary school libraries to rural elementary schools in the Shaanxi Province, China.   Grace China Ltd. is a premier specialty chemicals and materials company noted for experienced people, global reach and strong customer relationships. Grace China has donated three elementary school libraries in the Anhui Province, China.
 
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China Xi’an ZLC International Co., Ltd. is a local Xi'an, China import and export business. China Xi’an ZLC International Co., Ltd. has donated one elementary school library in the Shaanxi Province, China.   Black & Decker is a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. Black & Decker donated two elementary school libraries and provided donation items for fundraising events to benefit the Anhui Province, China.
 
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Under Armour's mission is to provide the world with technically advanced products engineered with their superior fabric construction, exclusive moisture management, and proven innovation. Under Armour has donated one elementary school library in the Anhui Province, China.   Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Clubs of Beijing and Shanghai have donated sixteen elementary school libraries throughout China.
 
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The Xi'an Foreign Business Forum exists as a stage for bringing the Xi'an foreign business community together socially, providing a support mechanism to its members and as a vehicle to be able to voice opinions and plans to local government. The XFBF has donated two elementary school libraries in the Shaanxi Province, China.   ClarkMorgan is a corporate training firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing and Hong Kong. ClarkMorgan conducts book collections at each of their "demo" courses which have supported over 15 elementary school library donations located in Sichuan and Shaanxi Provinces.
 
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The Allied Pickfords brand is known throughout the world as a premier supplier of moving services. Allied Pickfords is a children's book drop-off point for in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Dalian and Chengdu.   Siemens 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 eight elementary school libraries in the Shaanxi Province, China.
 
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Colorganics, Inc. began producing small hand-made batches of natural cosmetics in San Francisco, California, in 1997. Colorganics donated one elementary school library to the Shaanxi Province, China.   Aston English operates more than 70 English schools in China, Vietnam and the US. In 1996 Aston opened its first English language school in China and is now operating in more than 50 Chinese cities. Aston has donated Chinese language children's books to over 70 rural elementary schools throughout China.
 
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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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Young Pioneer Tours is an adventure tourism company run out of Xi'an, China. They have helped support The Library Project with volunteers and raising awareness about our mission since the beginning. They are a wonderful group of people.   Derrick Chang is a Hong Kong-based photographer specializing in travel, portraiture, street photography and photojournalism.
 
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Xnet Communications is an independent technology center whose core business is the creation of high-end solutions for data communications.   Love Box Self Storage in Shanghai gives you ease of use and peace of mind. American-owned and managed, Love Box is Mainland’s first international grade self storage facility.
 
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EAB has provided website support for The Library Project since 2008. We cannot say enough good things about the people at EAB and the level of service we receive.   Sky Net Media & Consulting has been a huge help supporting The Library Project locally in Xi'an through awareness raising.
 
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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
Xi'an Ease
CGrooves
The China Vortex
China Dream Blogue
Lost Laowai
Jinan Live
  China Success Stories
Apri Ponte Consulting
The Hao Hao Report
Panda Passport
Dalian Dalian
The Reading Tub
EF English First
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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 500 Libraries by 2012

We have big plans, and we need your help! By the end of 2011, we will have over 500 libraries in China and Vietnam.

Click here for more information about our results.

 

 
         
 

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