BLUFFTON, S.C. - TelAve -- Libraries for Kids International's 5th annual charity fundraising event, "Dreams Under the Serengeti" is Saturday, April 25, at Port Royal Sound Foundation, Okatie, South Carolina. Held in conjunction with World Book Day the same week, the event promises an evening of adventure, inspiring stories and testimonials, breathtaking visuals, music and food.

"Attendees will enjoy a surprising and immersive journey 'to Africa' for the evening, through sound and visuals," said Laura Winkel, CEO, Libraries for Kids International. "The menu promises to be great, curated by a James Beard Foundation semifinalist."

Anyone – those attending or not attending -- can participate in an online auction (https://givebutter.com/c/wbd26/auction) opening April 18, which helps fund the organization's vital mission, Winkel said. Participants can place bids on art creations by local artists, dining, experiences such as tickets to significant sports events, plus camping, fishing, hunting and skiing opportunities, gift baskets, private events and travel to places such as Canada, Europe and Pacific Islands. Online auction items can be viewed now on the event website. A portion of each item bidders purchase may be tax deductible.

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Tickets are available (https://dreamsunderserengeti.org/) for individuals, couples and tables for 10 attendees, which includes a seated dinner, music and open bar, plus presentations, testimonials and more.

To learn more, view a video (https://vimeo.com/1151901858?fl=pl&fe=vl) of the 2025 event.



"Dreams Under the Serengeti" builds momentum and raises funds for Libraries for Kids International's mission to provide books to establish libraries in publicly funded rural schools across Africa. Event goals are to raise $200,000 to fund eight containers which hold 336,000 books for more than 2,200 school libraries, reaching some 560,000 students.

Sponsorships are also available on the website, ranging from $500 to $20,000 and above. Sponsors to date are Tito's, Mini Mall Storage, MXM Productions, McAlphin Hospitality Sales, Harbor Light Insurance and Wealth Advisors, LJG Events, Soiree Social Media and Pay Proudly.
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Libraries for Kids International (https://www.libraries4kids.org/) based in Bluffton, South Carolina, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy and education for children in rural areas of Africa. By shipping and providing books to publicly funded rural schools across Africa, the organization helps students discover the joy of learning and expand their opportunities for the future. Since its founding, Libraries for Kids has delivered over 1.4 million books to underserved communities, empowering teachers and inspiring young readers. In addition, the organization hosts monthly author events (https://www.libraries4kids.org/events), which are free, at The Roasting Room, 1297 May River Rd., Bluffton.