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Every Monday morning Aviv Fried gets on his bicycle and delivers his home-baked organic bread around downtown Calgary. He sells the fresh loaves for $6 each, and donates his profits to CODE.

“I grew up in a house full of books. I love to be surrounded by books and I always have one on the go. I believe that apart from their educational value, books teach you respect for other people and humility."

Aviv realized he could combine his love of bread-making with the cause he wanted to support. “When I read about CODE, I decided that I should get involved. I plan to raise $1000.”

Sales from Aviv’s bread support the Chitenga F.P School library in Malawi, used by about 2500 children. Through CODE’s Adopt-a-Library program, Aviv and his friends help provide furnishings, professional support for librarians and books.

Further, CODE can leverage Aviv's donation 3:1 through the Canadian International Development Agency.

How you can get involved:

Project Love Think globally, act locally, make a difference. That’s the idea behind Project Love.	Adopt A Library Just choose the location, pick a name, and get support. Provide children overseas with the furniture and books they need for a place to read.
Seeing is Believing Tour Would you like to see, first-hand, what we’ve accomplished? Join us on a Seeing is Believing Tour -- we’ll take you to Africa and show you.	CODE Cabinet Be an ambassador for change and join the CODE cabinet, a group of committed supporters that help us raise awareness and funds for education in the developing world.
Burt Award for African Literature An Award that recognizes outstanding writers of young adult fiction from Africa.	Wishing Star Cards When you buy a Wishing Star Card, you can help teach a child to read and write on behalf someone you care about. Make great presents for any occasion
Corporate Sponsorship Be a corporate sponsor.	Institutional Partners Your corporation, foundation, service group, religious order or association could partner with CODE.
Special Events Your next special event could support our literacy programs overseas.	Hat Trick for Literacy Join CODE in celebrating its 50th anniversary by honouring Jacques Demers in Toronto, August 19, 2009.