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Our first Book Phoenix Kit delivery lands in Colombia.
Field Report•March 18, 2026

Our first Book Phoenix Kit delivery lands in Colombia.

Our Q1 rollout delivered 300 books, school supply kits, and backpacks to a rural school on Colombia's Caribbean coast.

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Island reading kits reach coastal barangays.
Story•January 30, 2026

Island reading kits reach coastal barangays.

Our small-craft mobile reading and supply kits completed their 50th island visit, reaching children in coastal communities no road connects.

Read the story →How we choose the books and supplies in every Phoenix Kit.
Behind the Scenes•December 4, 2025

How we choose the books and supplies in every Phoenix Kit.

Inside the regional curation process: how local librarians, parents, and teachers help us pick every title and supply list.

Read the story →From warehouse to schoolyard: how Phoenix Kits get packed and shipped around the world.
Behind the Scenes•June 10, 2026

From warehouse to schoolyard: how Phoenix Kits get packed and shipped around the world.

A look at the unglamorous middle of our work — the packing tables, freight forwarders, and customs paperwork that get a backpack from a warehouse to a child's hands.

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