School Library Project

Sambat Trust establishes primary school libraries in the Philippines, giving children access to books and a dedicated space for reading. Each library is stocked with local Filipiniana children's books and serves as a hub for literacy development within the school community.

Locate Our Libraries

Our libraries are spread across primary schools in the Philippines. Use the Locate Our Libraries feature to see where each library is situated and learn about the communities they serve.

Why Reading Matters

Literacy opens doors to opportunity. When children learn to read, they gain the skills to continue learning independently — improving their prospects for further education, employment, and fuller participation in society. Visit our Why Reading page to explore this in more depth.

Our Impact

Through the School Library Project and related initiatives, Sambat Trust has achieved the following:

Figures as recorded on the Sambat Trust site. Earlier milestones (June 2012) included 6 libraries, over 18,000 books, and 2,450 children reached.

You can support this work by making a donation or getting involved.

A school library can transform a child's relationship with learning, and the Sambat Trust School Library Project focuses on making that transformation possible in primary schools across the Philippines. These libraries are not simply rooms filled with books; they are thoughtfully curated spaces where young readers encounter stories that reflect their own culture and language through Filipiniana children's literature. By establishing a dedicated reading environment within each school, the project helps foster a habit of reading that extends beyond the classroom. Teachers gain a valuable resource for literacy instruction, and children develop skills that support their entire education. The long-term goal is to nurture a generation of confident readers who carry their love of learning into adulthood, strengthening their communities along the way.