About us

ALIF LAILA BOOK BUS SOCIETY

Set up in 1978, Alif Laila Book Bus Society’s basic objective is to evolve solutions to Pakistan’s educational problems and within the given socio-economic constraints, find strategically effective paths to 100% literacy and educational modernization. ALBBS has been bringing the magic of books and literature to children since the past 36 years.

It has made Interactive Learning Aids for Early Childhood Education and has developed free resources which can benefit everyone at large. Its hobby clubs are unique one of a kind resource center which engage young girls and give them the direction towards a future career in the field of Electronics, Photography, Arts, Crafts and Computers.

Its most unique feature which is not offered by any organization in Pakistan is its bus on wheels.

Our Vision

To create a future where every child in Pakistan has the opportunity to discover the joy of reading and the power of knowledge, regardless of their socioeconomic background. We envision a nation where literacy and creative learning are accessible to all, fostering a generation of informed, imaginative, and empowered individuals

Our Mission

Alif Laila Book Bus Society focuses on promoting early literacy, reading habits and lifelong learning among children in Pakistan, offering educational resources accessible through stationary and mobile libraries, maker spaces, and hobby clubs.- The mission is centered on instilling a love for reading, fostering creative thinking, and supporting the educational development of children, especially in underprivileged areas.- Through collaborations with schools, teachers, and communities, the Society is dedicated to creating a reading friendly environment that nurtures and unlocks the potential of every child.

International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)

IBBY is an non-profit organisation that was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1953. Today, it is composed of 84 National Sections all over the world. It represents countries with well-developed book publishing and literacy programmes, and other countries with only a few dedicated professionals who are doing pioneer work in children’s book publishing and promotion. IBBY Pakistan is affiliated to the Alif Laila Book Bus Society, a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization that has been working to promote literacy and quality education in Pakistan since 1978. The organization set up the first children’s library in the country, and since then has been advocating for books and libraries for children all over Pakistan, reaching out to children in the rural and mountainous areas.

Since Pakistan became a member of the IBBY family in 2006, Alif Laila has formed alliances and welcomed membership from individuals and organizations involved in bringing children and books together. IBBY Pakistan does not charge a membership fee at present.

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Library Satistics

Established
1000
Children Served
0 mil+
Master Trainers Trained
0 +
Libraries set up since 1978
0 +
Books donated
0 mil+

Hobby Clubs – Skills Training Centers for Children Statistics

Clubs: Arts, Crafts, Electronics, Photography, Computers
Established
1000
Children Served
1000 each year
Motivated Children to find careers 60%

Children classroom performance improvement Statistics (Approximates)

Attendance improvement Before 60%
Now 0 %
Class Participation Before 10-15%
Now 0 %
Reading Improvement: Before 30%
Now 0 %
Enrollment in school with libraries/trained teachers increased by
0 %

Impact Since 1978

  • Nationwide Literacy Efforts: Extended educational services to every province, reaching over 50 districts, and
    positively impacting over a million beneficiaries since 1978.
  • Mobile Library Network: A fleet of 20 mobile libraries has revolutionized access to books, making reading a tangible
    reality for children across Pakistan
  • Educational Training: Empowered over 1,000 interns and teachers with the skills to further literacy, building a
    strong foundation for future educational endeavors.
  • Disaster-Educational Initiative: Established 32 creative and library spaces in flood-affected areas, ensuring the
    continuity of education through ‘Humara School’ and ‘Humara Kutub Khana’.
  • Innovative Learning Platforms: Launched a Mobile Maker Spaces Bus and a mini mobile maker spaces vehicle,
    bringing hands-on learning to remote regions.
  • Community School Support: Enhanced community education with 700 IBBY Box Libraries, fostering environments
    conducive to learning and growth.
  • The Society’s multifaceted programs have significantly boosted literacy, nurtured a culture of reading, and
    reinforced the importance of education throughout Pakistan.
Balochistan
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Kpk
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Gilgit
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Azad kashmir
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Punjab
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Sindh
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