We live in an era of incredible story-telling and the recentering of peoples and communities who have been historically exploited, marginalized and invisibilized. Books are at the center of lifelong learning, building community and making meaning.

As new literature and media expand, there remains however a deep inequality. Throughout much of Southeast Asia, books are a luxury and public libraries are rare. For millions, a book costs a weeks salary.

CORAL is establishing a small free library in line with our social change mission. We seek to collect, steward and lend progressive books that are more difficult for ordinary people to find.

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe deeply in the ongoing search for truth and meaning. For many of us, this has meant a loving relationship with literature. Lending and gifting books are an incredible way to build connections between people, and introduce new ideas to keep our “mind on fire” as Emerson might say.

We are seeking to collect 500 books for our book drive please do connect with us at info@coral.org for inquiries.

We also welcome small financial contributions to help us organize and cover shipping cost of the donated books. You may help us raised our $1000 goal through our https://faithify.org/projects/uu-free-library-philippines/ . A little amount will come a long way!