Educational games, puzzles and toys ignite a child’s imagination, develop critical thinking skills and teach problem solving. Room to Read’s Reading Room program establishes libraries filled with local language childrens’ books, and provides three years of librarian training and support.

Sometimes the barrier to education is something as simple as having appropriate clothes for school.  Room to Read's Girls' Education program helps keep girls in school by providing school supplies, uniforms and transportation, along with tutoring, adult mentors and other support to equip them with skills to navigate key life decisions.

For the price of a tank of a gas, you can fill the minds and imaginations of dozens of children by providing 25 children’s books. Room to Read’s Local Language Publishing program fills the shelves of libraries and schools in eight countries with colorful and enticing storybooks written and illustrated by local authors and artists. Through the books, children discover new worlds, both real and imaginary, through the magic of reading.

Talk about starting with a clean slate! Blackboards are but one part of the education infrastructure Room to Read's School Room program provides. Well-lit, open, airy classrooms filled with desks, chairs and properly-equipped teachers provide a stable foundation for learning to flourish.

School can often be two to 3 hours' walk from home along remote roads, making school an impossibility for millions. A bicycle can cut that time down dramatically. Room to Read's Girls' Education program puts students in the fast lane, helping them navigate the road to a brighter future.

Many girls live miles from the nearest school. To make it easier for them to complete their education, Room to Read's Girls' Education program provides boarding school allowance so that girls can attend school daily.

Many children in marginalized areas have never seen a book in their local language. Room to Read's Local Language Publishing program produces colorful, culturally-relative books that entice the imagination and learning.

Teachers at Room to Read schools often also help to maintain the school library, which is a treasured resource to eager new students. Room to Read provides library management training so that library books and materials are well-used and children become well-read.

Hand a colorful and creatively written book to a child, and you're handing them the key to a world of opportunity and wonder. Room to Read's Local Language program has produced and distributed over 4 million children's books to eager readers in Asia and Africa.

Educating girls during their adolescences yields some of the highest investment returns and it is during the transition from primary to secondary school when most girls drop out. Room to Read's Girls' Education program provides holistic support to assist girls to stay in and thrive in school. Changing a girls' future and supporting a decade of education creates a lifetime legacy.

Open the door to a library, and you unlock the door to imagination, creativity and inspiration. Room to Read's Reading Room program turns a room into a sanctuary of learning and potential.

For the person who has everything and for children who have little. Dilapidated or overcrowded schools are not conducive environments for successful learning and academic development. A school is the promise of educated generations and future generations that allows all children the opportunity to reach their true educational potential. With this gift comes the ability to dedicate the classroom building to a loved one and plan a visit to the school to see first-hand the impact and difference this gift has made in the lives of thousands of children.

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