[UNESCO OFFICE, APIA – 15 April 2025] – Talofa lava and greetings from the UNESCO Apia Regional Office for the Pacific.
Each year, on 23 April, the world celebrates the power and beauty of books. Books are gateways to new worlds, offering opportunities for learning, entertainment, and understanding. They connect us to others and provide a window into different perspectives. Books expand our knowledge, enhance critical thinking and increase empathy.
In celebration of World Book Day 2025, UNESCO invites you to not only celebrate books, but also to help others discover the joy of reading.
This year, UNESCO is organising a book drive for the Campus of Hope, a sanctuary for Samoan children and youth under the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG). The Campus of Hope offers a safe haven for children and youth to heal and rebuild their lives.
Please drop off your book donations by 22 April 2025 at our office on the 3rd floor of the John Williams Building, Beach Road. We encourage donations of English and Samoan books in good condition. Children’s books are especially welcome!
All books will be donated to the children and youth of the Campus of Hope to help establish a library in the foreseeable future. We look forward to your support in promoting the transformative power of books and reading.
For any enquiries or further information, please contact Ms Nina Manuson at ma.manuson@unesco.org or +6857187370.
ENDS.
SOURCE – UNESCO Apia Regional Office
