Library Create 2026: Brazil Expansion

Library Create is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to education by building libraries for some of the most vulnerable student populations around the world. To date, Library Create has successfully built two to three libraries in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, demonstrating the organization's ability to execute high-impact, community-driven projects in underserved communities. Building on this foundation, Library Create is now pursuing its first expansion into Brazil as part of the Library Create 2026 Project Avancar initiative.

Library Create operates on the belief that education is one of the most effective long-term solutions for addressing inequality and improving economic mobility. The organization focuses on creating accessible learning environments that support literacy, curiosity, and skill development. Through the Brazil expansion, Library Create aims to establish a hybrid library and technology center that provides students with access to books, digital tools, and a safe space for learning in communities where educational infrastructure is limited.

Brazil was selected as the next expansion market due to both the scale of educational inequality and a strong personal connection driving the initiative. One of the project leads, Lalit Gurrapu, has had the opportunity to visit Brazil and experience firsthand both the country's cultural richness and the educational challenges faced by communities in low-income and vulnerable areas. This experience served as a catalyst for pursuing an initiative that brings educational resources back to a place that had a meaningful personal impact. The project will focus on underserved urban communities, including favelas and low-income neighborhoods in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

The proposed initiative centers on building a community-based library and technology center designed to improve literacy and digital access among youth. The space would include physical learning materials, computer access, and internet connectivity to support both traditional and modern forms of education. By concentrating resources in high-need areas, the project aims to generate measurable educational impact and long-term benefits for students and their communities.

The Brazil expansion will be supported by an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising that blends philanthropy with revenue-generating partnerships. LibraryCreate plans to partner with Brazilian consumer brands to create products that allocate a portion of proceeds directly toward funding the construction and operation of the library. These partnerships provide a sustainable funding mechanism while allowing brands to align with a meaningful social impact initiative.