One Shared World is a campaign to raise awareness of global poverty and generate dialogue about solutions, such as Room to Read's programs that help children in the developing world receive the lifelong gift of education.
We invite you to join Room to Read and the One Shared World campaign in celebrating International Literacy Day on September 8, 2007 – and to use this as an occasion to begin to learn more, connect more and do more about literacy, a path out of poverty. Here are a few suggestions.
Sign-up for Email Updates
Sign up for Room to Read's quarterly email newsletter to get regular updates on the organization, stories from the field, events in your area, and more. We promise not to solicit you for money or share your personal information with anyone!
Read more about Room to Read's Founding
The founding of Room to Read is chronicled in John Wood's memoir entitled Leaving Microsoft About Us - News & Media - Book to Change the World. John vividly tells about Room to Read's beginnings, from his life-altering decision to leave Microsoft, to his quest to create a non-profit with a strong business ethos. Publisher's Weekly described the book as, "an infectiously inspiring read ... the kind of book that business colleagues will discuss with their acquaintances, spouses and friends."
Hold a Book Drive
Room to Read has formed a very successful relationship with an organization called Better World Books, which collects and resells used books to benefit our programs. They are well equipped to handle the logistics and make it incredibly easy for donors to send the books to them by paying for shipping! For more information, please visit their Book Donations page and mention that Room to Read sent you.
If you'd like to organize a book drive for NEW children's books, download our Book Drive Kit.
Attend a Local Event
Our chapters hold regular events to raise awareness and funds for Room to Read. Check out our list of events and make plans to attend one near you!
Give the Gift of Education!
When you educate a girl, you educate the next generation.
Currently, Room to Read has sponsored more than 3,400 girls from underprivileged families in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam to attend school through the Girls' Education Program. You can help a young girl go to school by donating today. Every donation helps!
Donation Amounts
- $25 will provide one girl in the developing world with much-needed school supplies.
- $250 will fund one year of a girl's education including school fees, uniforms, school supplies, medical care and transportation. Your gift will enable one girl to gain the lifelong gift of education, forever changing her life.
- $2,500 will fund ten years of girls' scholarships. Long-term sponsors of the Program receive an annual Girls' Education Yearbook that describes the program in detail, highlights partnerships, and profiles some of the scholars.