# Philanthropic Textbook Businesses Textbooks for Change Aims to Help Entrepreneurs Worldwide By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-12-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textbooks-for-change References: [textbooksforchange](http://www.textbooksforchange.ca/) Textbooks for Change is an Ontario-based company dedicated to bringing about a positive difference in the world by selling and donating used textbooks. Chris Janssen started this [social good business](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabalagala-clusters) and his passion for giving back is what made him strive to make the company what it is today. Along with his business partner Tom Hartford, the company aims for a goal of helping people on a global scale achieve their own entrepreneurship dreams. After a trip to Africa, Janssen realized there are hundreds of entrepreneurs that need funding, and in just one year, Textbooks for Change has donated $1,700 to non-profit organizations and 15,000 textbooks to universities in Africa and has given $18,000 in micro loans to entrepreneurs around the world. The next time you walk by your -- probably unread -- textbooks, donate them to Textbooks for Change and you’ll basically play a role in changing the world. While 50% of the books are donated to universities in Africa, the other 50% are sold at a lower cost on their [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeats-childrens-books) store for [micro loan donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-up-the-change) and to keep the business running. Not everyone has access to textbooks; donating to Textbooks for Change is a great way to start giving back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Impact Entrepreneurship:** Opportunity for businesses to make a positive difference in the world through their products and services. - **International Philanthropy:** Growing trend of supporting charitable organizations and initiatives on a global scale. - **Sustainable Textbook Solutions:** Emerging market for businesses that focus on reusing and redistributing used textbooks to promote sustainability and accessibility in education. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Innovative solutions for textbook redistribution can disrupt the traditional education industry by offering affordable and sustainable alternatives. - **Non-profit:** Collaboration opportunities for non-profit organizations to partner with businesses that align with their mission of education and entrepreneurship support. - **E-commerce:** Advancements in online platforms, such as Amazon, provide avenues for businesses to sell used textbooks and generate revenue for charitable purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Philanthropy-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-library-people.md) - [Snack-Themed Textbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fundamental-textbooks.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Charitable Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-freely.md) - [Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literacy-campaigns.md) - [Child-Specific Peer Donation Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-match-mums.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Social Good Phone Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-friday-giveback-promotion.md)