Let’s Play for Change
Play is essential for children’s well-being
Room to Read is a proud partner of the IKEA Foundation and IKEA's Let's Play for Change campaign, which supports a child's rights to play and develop. IKEA Foundation has granted Є45 million to its six participating partners to support the fundamental right of every child to play and to develop. Thanks to the Let’s Play for Change campaign, the IKEA Foundation is supporting Room to Read to reach more than 93,000 children through its Literacy Program in Bangladesh and Indonesia. #LetsPlay
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Turning Classrooms into Playgrounds with the IKEA Foundation
Let’s Play for Change supports Room to Read to transform learning environments for children in early grades, so that they can become lifelong learners and develop both a habit and love of reading.