Founded in 2007 in France at the initiative of Patrick Weil, Bibliothèques Sans Frontières (BSF) is today one of the leading NGOs working in knowledge and culture-based development in the world and supporting libraries in developing countries. We believe that access to information and the dissemination of culture are two key—yet under-invested components—of human and economic development, and the spread of democratic practices and human rights.Present in over 20 countries and in France, BSF supports local initiatives through the creation of libraries to promote education, access to information and culture and the conservation of cultural heritage. Through creating and reinforcing libraries, training librarians, distributing books, supporting local publishing, designing library networks and creating innovative programs for the promotion of access to education and information, BSF actively promotes access to knowledge throughout the world.