{"id":42,"date":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.knls.ac.ke\/index.php\/partners-sponsors\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","slug":"partners-sponsors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.knls.ac.ke\/partners-sponsors\/","title":{"rendered":"Partners &amp; Sponsors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<main id=\"main-content\">\n<section class=\"page-hero partners-hero\">\n<div class=\"container page-hero__inner partners-hero__inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"kicker\">About Us<\/p>\n<h1>Partners &amp; Sponsors<\/h1>\n<p>Building a nation of readers together through collaboration, shared vision and practical support for access to knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Partners &amp; Sponsors<\/span><\/nav>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"partner-logo-ribbon partners-hero__ribbon\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"partner-logo-ribbon__fade partner-logo-ribbon__fade--left\"><\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"partner-logo-ribbon__fade partner-logo-ribbon__fade--right\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"partner-logo-ribbon__track\">\n<div class=\"partner-logo-ribbon__group\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Book Aid International (BAI) website\" href=\"https:\/\/bookaid.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Book Aid International (BAI) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/book-aid-international.png\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit U.S. Embassy to Kenya website\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.usembassy.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S. Embassy to Kenya logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/us-embassy-kenya.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Communications Authority of Kenya website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ca.go.ke\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Communications Authority of Kenya logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/communications-authority-kenya.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit The LEGO Foundation website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legofoundation.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The LEGO Foundation logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/lego-foundation.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) website\" href=\"https:\/\/tika.gov.tr\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/tika.png\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Chinese Embassy and Hanban website\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chinese Embassy and Hanban logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/chinese-embassy-kenya.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Hanban website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinese.cn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hanban logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/hanban-confucius-institute.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) website\" href=\"https:\/\/apdk.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/apdk.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) website\" href=\"https:\/\/ksblind.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/kenya-society-for-the-blind.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC) website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yalieastafrica.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/yali-rlc.png\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY) website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keylibraries.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/knowledge-empowering-youth.png\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"partner-logo-ribbon__group\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Book Aid International (BAI) website\" href=\"https:\/\/bookaid.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Book Aid International (BAI) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/book-aid-international.png\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit U.S. Embassy to Kenya website\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.usembassy.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S. Embassy to Kenya logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/us-embassy-kenya.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Communications Authority of Kenya website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ca.go.ke\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Communications Authority of Kenya logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/communications-authority-kenya.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit The LEGO Foundation website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legofoundation.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The LEGO Foundation logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/lego-foundation.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) website\" href=\"https:\/\/tika.gov.tr\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/tika.png\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Chinese Embassy and Hanban website\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chinese Embassy and Hanban logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/chinese-embassy-kenya.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Hanban website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinese.cn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hanban logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/hanban-confucius-institute.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) website\" href=\"https:\/\/apdk.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/apdk.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) website\" href=\"https:\/\/ksblind.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/kenya-society-for-the-blind.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC) website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yalieastafrica.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/yali-rlc.png\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY) website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keylibraries.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/knowledge-empowering-youth.png\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section partners-story-section\">\n<div class=\"container partners-story-intro reveal\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"kicker\">Our partner story<\/p>\n<h2>Behind every vibrant shelf is a partnership that made access possible.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Behind every vibrant library shelf, every child\u2019s curious question, and every young person discovering new digital opportunities, there is a story of partnership. At KNLS, that story is grounded in collaboration and the belief that knowledge can change lives.<\/p>\n<p>We are grateful to the organisations that have walked with us\u2014bringing books, technology, inclusive tools, cultural exchange, infrastructure and youth-focused programmes to communities across Kenya.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-label=\"Partnership focus areas\" class=\"container partner-impact-grid\">\n<article class=\"partner-impact-card reveal\">\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n<h3>Reading access<\/h3>\n<p>Book donations, reading materials and library collections that widen access to learning.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-impact-card reveal\">\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcbb<\/span>\n<h3>Digital inclusion<\/h3>\n<p>ICT infrastructure, digital resources and learning tools for connected communities.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-impact-card reveal\">\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u267f<\/span>\n<h3>Inclusive libraries<\/h3>\n<p>Braille, audio resources, adaptive technologies and accessible spaces for all readers.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-impact-card reveal\">\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf0d<\/span>\n<h3>Culture &amp; leadership<\/h3>\n<p>Global learning, language exchange and youth leadership programmes hosted through libraries.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section partners-section partners-section--modern\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"section-title section-title--center reveal\">\n<p class=\"kicker\">Our collaborators<\/p>\n<h2>Partners making the KNLS vision possible<\/h2>\n<p>Explore the organisations supporting reading, digital access, inclusive services, cultural exchange and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"partners-story-grid\">\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Book Aid International (BAI) website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/bookaid.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Book Aid International (BAI) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/book-aid-international.png\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Books &amp; reading<\/span>\n<h3>Book Aid International (BAI)<\/h3>\n<h4>Opening doors through books<\/h4>\n<p>Book Aid International has helped KNLS bring shelves to life, especially in remote areas, through generous book donations that support children, students and communities to discover reading and knowledge.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bookaid.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit U.S. Embassy to Kenya website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.usembassy.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S. Embassy to Kenya logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/us-embassy-kenya.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Cultural exchange<\/span>\n<h3>U.S. Embassy to Kenya<\/h3>\n<h4>Connecting cultures and ideas<\/h4>\n<p>The partnership with the U.S. Embassy has supported learning and cultural exchange through American Spaces in selected libraries, creating hubs where young Kenyans access digital tools, programmes and global perspectives.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.usembassy.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Communications Authority of Kenya website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ca.go.ke\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Communications Authority of Kenya logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/communications-authority-kenya.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Digital inclusion<\/span>\n<h3>Communications Authority of Kenya<\/h3>\n<h4>Connecting communities<\/h4>\n<p>Through the support of the Communications Authority of Kenya, many KNLS libraries were connected to the digital world, particularly in underserved regions, strengthening inclusive access to ICT infrastructure.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ca.go.ke\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit The LEGO Foundation website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legofoundation.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The LEGO Foundation logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/lego-foundation.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Children &amp; learning<\/span>\n<h3>The LEGO Foundation<\/h3>\n<h4>Learning through play<\/h4>\n<p>The LEGO Foundation has helped introduce creative learning spaces where children learn through play, build imagination and explore problem-solving in joyful, curiosity-driven ways.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legofoundation.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/tika.gov.tr\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/tika.png\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Infrastructure<\/span>\n<h3>Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA)<\/h3>\n<h4>Modernising spaces, strengthening communities<\/h4>\n<p>TIKA has supported the reimagining of library spaces through infrastructure upgrades, equipment and community programmes that make KNLS facilities more modern and welcoming.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tika.gov.tr\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__logo partner-story-card__logo--double\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Chinese Embassy website\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chinese Embassy and Kenya partnership logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/chinese-embassy-kenya.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Hanban website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinese.cn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hanban logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/hanban-confucius-institute.jpg\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Language &amp; culture<\/span>\n<h3>Chinese Embassy and Hanban<\/h3>\n<h4>Bridging cultures through language<\/h4>\n<p>The Chinese Embassy and Hanban have supported cultural exchange through Confucius Corners and Chinese learning resources, giving library users a window into language, culture and global understanding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__actions\">\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ke.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese Embassy <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinese.cn\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hanban <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/apdk.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/apdk.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Accessibility<\/span>\n<h3>Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)<\/h3>\n<h4>Making libraries accessible to all<\/h4>\n<p>APDK has supported KNLS in creating spaces where people with disabilities feel seen and included, including support for adaptive technologies and more accessible physical spaces.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apdk.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/ksblind.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/kenya-society-for-the-blind.jfif\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Inclusive reading<\/span>\n<h3>Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB)<\/h3>\n<h4>Illuminating knowledge beyond sight<\/h4>\n<p>The Kenya Society for the Blind has supported access to braille materials, audio resources and assistive technologies, helping visually impaired readers access knowledge and participate fully.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ksblind.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC) website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yalieastafrica.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/yali-rlc.png\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Youth leadership<\/span>\n<h3>Young African Leaders Initiative \u2013 Regional Leadership Centre (YALI\u2013RLC)<\/h3>\n<h4>Inspiring young leaders<\/h4>\n<p>Through YALI\u2013RLC, KNLS libraries have become spaces where young leaders can learn, collaborate and build skills that support community transformation and future leadership.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yalieastafrica.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"partner-story-card reveal\">\n<a aria-label=\"Visit Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY) website\" class=\"partner-story-card__logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keylibraries.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY) logo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/partners-sponsors\/knowledge-empowering-youth.png\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"partner-story-card__content\">\n<span class=\"partner-story-card__tag\">Mentorship<\/span>\n<h3>Knowledge Empowering Youth (KEY)<\/h3>\n<h4>Equipping the next generation<\/h4>\n<p>Knowledge Empowering Youth has partnered with KNLS to support mentorship, information literacy training and digital resources for young people, encouraging informed, creative and confident problem-solvers.<\/p>\n<a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keylibraries.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visit partner website <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"partners-thank-you reveal\">\n<div class=\"container partners-thank-you__card\">\n<p class=\"kicker\">Moving forward, together<\/p>\n<h2>Asante sana to every partner walking this journey with KNLS.<\/h2>\n<p>Each partnership tells a story of hope and impact\u2014from a single donated book to a fully equipped digital hub. Together, we are not just building libraries; we are building futures.<\/p>\n<a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"\/contacts\/\">Discuss partnership opportunities<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/main>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Partners &amp; Sponsors Building a nation of readers together through collaboration, shared vision and practical support for access to knowledge. Home\/Partners &amp; Sponsors Our partner story Behind every vibrant shelf is a partnership that made access possible. 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