Throughout my 17 years at Room to Read, I’ve seen how progress can stall without sustained support. Moments of possibility require systems strong enough to support them. As CEO, I feel a deep responsibility to ensure these moments don’t depend on chance but are protected by design and elevated with intention. Room to Read is focused on preserving and nurturing these moments. Every decision we make comes back to a simple question: Does this work expand what’s possible for a child? Around the world, our efforts are strengthening learning outcomes, supporting educators with what they need to succeed, establishing learning environments that inspire and endure, and making room for even more children to dream. This is not momentary change. It is careful, collective work. And because of our partners and supporters, our story continues — steadily, thoughtfully and with purpose. Together, we are systemically integrating these moments into classrooms around the world, ultimately cultivating opportunities for generations. – Geetha Murali, Room to Read CEO
Education begins in moments we all recognize: the weight of a book in a child’s hands, the pride of reading a sentence aloud, the quiet confidence that grows when learning feels possible. These moments are small, but their power is vast. They shape how children see themselves and the world they believe they can build.