Paris

Chapter

Room to Read, World Change Begins with Educated Children

About Room to Read Chapters

Room to Read depends on our chapter leaders and chapter members to help us achieve our annual fundraising goal and to represent Room to Read. Our chapters are comprised of groups of individuals who have made a long-term volunteer commitment to promoting Room to Read within their networks and communities. The chapters organize annual fundraising events, introduce us to potential corporate, foundation and individual supporters and act as representatives for Room to Read within their area.

About the

Paris

Chapter

Welcome to our home page. Please get involved, as we have a lot of work to do (and a lot of fun to have while doing it)! Our first year will involve a lot of awareness generation and recruitment, and of course great events and projects to get our fundraising kicked off. There are endless ways to help, we welcome your energy and ideas.

Contact us directly by email on rtrparis@gmail.com

We also have accounts on Linked In and Facebook

As we are in France we operate bilingually >> our French language page is here http:///www.roomtoread.org/parisFR

Meet the

Paris

Chapter Leaders

: Kim Kapoor

Kim has lived, worked and traveled all over the world, always particularly drawn to Asia and India, where her father is from. Kim has spent 20 years in a successful career in International consumer marketing. She is passionate about education, reading, adventure and making a difference. Kim is currently living in central Paris with her husband and three young kids.

: Nadia Joynson

Nadia works as head of training and knowledge management for a French software company but her roots lie in economic development. She spent numerous years living and working in different countries and loves to travel. Nadia believes that education is the key to progress and supports many women's causes. She lives just outside Paris with her partner and two young children.

: Jin-Won (Johan) Kim

Jin-Won works for a French car manufacturer. A love for reading and various experiences in developing countries are the driving force for his motivation and involvement in Room to Read. His firsthand experience is the root of his belief in the need for supporting and developing education for children in such countries.

: Voir les pages en français ICI :
http:///www.roomtoread.org/parisFR

Upcoming Events

Lots of new initiatives around the themes of Schools, Corporate, Community and specific targeted Events are kicking off for 2012. Contact us directly by email for more details or to get involved rtrparis@gmail.com

Save the Date - John Wood will be visiting Paris!
Thursday, May 24 2012

Namaste India - Room to Read's first Global Yoga Benefit

Saturday, June 16
a yoga studio near you...

Do you practice yoga? Are you or do you know a yoga teacher who would like to hold a benefit yoga class as part of a global Room to Read yoga event introduced by the Zurich Chapter? Namaste India! will take place during the 24 hours of Saturday 16 June starting in Australia and ending in San Francisco. A number of teachers through out the world have already pledged to lead a class and we'd love for Paris to be part of this!

The event is open to all regardless of age. We are certain that Zak the Yogi Yak, the official mascot, will appeal to all! We ask that the teachers who sign up to participate donate proceeds from the 60-90 minute class to Room to Read Namaste India! project. If you would like to host a benefit class please email rtrparis@gmail.com for more information and access to materials including sign up sheets and flyers.

June 16, 2012 is going to be a truly special day! This benefit is a unique collaboration with 50+ international chapters providing all the materials and support yoga studios and teachers need to plan a successful yoga fundraiser. We will be letting you know where you will be able to participate in Paris - or if you are a teacher or studio who would like to participate - let us know! We will be happy to spread the word for you!

Event Photos

Paris Garden Party launch

Past Events

December 2011
Favourite Books Campaign

Imagine the joy of sharing your 10 favourite books? Imagine life if you had never had the opportunity to read them?

Support our 10 favourite books campaign by forwarding the following link to your contacts :
http://www.roomtoread.org/favoritebooks

Paris Chapter Launch - Garden Party; Thursday 26 May, 2011

The Room to Read Paris Chapter launch cocktail evening was held in a stunning garden and patio setting directly overlooking the Arc de Triomphe. The event featured cocktails, appetizers & music all to raise awareness of the new chapter and money for a library in India and for 40 years of girls’ education.

Thanks especially to Orascom for kindly donating the use of their premises and garden and for all their staff who got involved with the evening and of course to everyone who made this event such a great success - see the links on the main page for the press articles.

See below the French press articles on the launch of Room to Read in France >>

YouPhil

De Microsoft à l'humanitaire: la nouvelle vie de John Wood

http://www.youphil.com/fr/article/04054-de-microsoft-a-l-humanitaire-la-nouvelle-vie-de-john-wood?ypcli=ano

Nouvel Obs

J'ai quitté mon poste chez Microsoft pour changer le monde... et j'ai réussi

http://leplus.nouvelobs.com/contribution/2377;j-ai-quitte-mon-poste-chez-microsoft-pour-changer-le-monde-et-j-ai-reussi.html

Get Involved with the Chapter!

Volunteer with your local chapter: We're thrilled to hear of your interest in getting involved with the chapter! Volunteering with a Room to Read chapter is not only a great way to help further Room to Read's mission, but also to meet new people! Volunteer opportunities include helping to plan events, giving small presentations about Room to Read's work, and introducing Room to Read to new supporters! If you would like to learn more, please update your profile by filling out the Volunteer Form.

Organize your own fundraiser or start an online campaign: Whether you’re running a race, encouraging wedding guests to donate in lieu of gifts, hosting a party at your home, or raising money just because you believe in our mission, the personalized fundraising tool will allow you share the Room to Read story with your friends and family through your own web pages and email messages. You can also track the success of your email campaigns and your progress towards your fundraising goal. Check out our Friends Asking Friends section!