Donate
Put a book in a child's hands.
Every rand you give helps fill an empty library shelf across KwaZulu-Natal. Choose how you would like to help.
Ways to give
Give towards books, shelving and reading programmes, donate books, volunteer, or become a corporate partner and sponsor a library in your brand's name. Donations are received by The Star Retailers Foundation, the registered non-profit behind Dream Big Little Reader.
To give or to discuss a partnership, contact ryanlee@starretailers.co.za.
Online donations are not currently available through this website.
EFT banking details for The Star Retailers Foundation will be published here soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dream Big Little Reader do?
We revitalise under-resourced Grade R to 7 government school libraries across KwaZulu-Natal through library refurbishment, literacy intervention, numeracy support, and reading campaigns and book giveaways.
Who is behind Dream Big Little Reader?
Dream Big Little Reader is an initiative of The Star Retailers Foundation, powered by independent SPAR retailers. The Foundation is the registered non-profit that receives donations on the programme's behalf.
How can my business get involved?
Partnering with Dream Big Little Reader is a meaningful, measurable way to invest in education. We provide full documentation, photos and impact figures for CSI and ESG reporting, and you can sponsor a library in your brand's name. Contact ryanlee@starretailers.co.za.
Can I donate books or volunteer?
Yes, please do. Get in touch through our contact page and let us know how you would like to help.
Can I donate online?
Online donations are not yet available through this website. Please contact us for other ways to give.