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Our Story Your Chapter 25 Years of Room to Read
January 23, 2025

Our Story, Your Chapter: 25 Years of Room to Read
International Literacy Day
September 08, 2025

International Literacy Day reflections

Christabel Pinto, Vice President, Room to Read's Literacy Portfolio

Literacy Interventions at Scale
September 03, 2025

Literacy interventions at scale: Building systems that deliver

Saktibrata Sen, Senior Director of Programming for Room to Read in India

How to motivate kids to read
August 26, 2025

How to motivate kids to read
Lo Diem Thuy
August 20, 2025

Lo Diem Thuy: The book-loving girl with far-reaching dreams

Chau Doan, Communication Manager, Room to Read in Vietnam

Climate change and gender equality
August 19, 2025

Climate change and gender equality: Why girls’ education is key to climate resilience

Reema Shrestha, Director, Room to Read's Gender Equality Portfolio, South Asia

Room to Read Welcomes Actress Danielle Panabaker and Activist Marley Dias as Global Ambassadors
August 12, 2025

Room to Read Welcomes Actress Danielle Panabaker and Activist Marley Dias as Global Ambassadors

Why are libraries important to a community
August 06, 2025

Why are libraries important to a community?

Mahesh Pathirathna, Global Literacy Advisor, Room to Read’s Literacy Portfolio

Proof that girls education works
July 31, 2025

Chandani’s chapter, 18 years on: Proof that girls’ education works
Inspirational stories of hope
July 31, 2025

Inspirational stories of hope: Five stories from Room to Read
The healing power of books
July 30, 2025

The healing power of books: Riyan finds refuge in reading

Nistha Shrestha, Senior Officer, Communications, Room to Read in Nepal

A welcoming library in Dien Bien Vietnam
July 18, 2025

In a residential school in Vietnam, children find comfort in evening visits to the library

Chau Doan, Communication Manager, Room to Read in Vietnam

Kappa Alpha Psi
July 10, 2025

Kappa Alpha Psi and Room to Read: Building a nation of readers
Reading in a digital society
June 06, 2025

Reading in a digital society: Promoting book use around the world

Christabel Pinto, Vice President, Room to Read's Literacy Portfolio

Reflections from three global conferences
May 27, 2025

A renewed sense of responsibility: Reflections from three global conferences

Heather Simpson, Room to Read Chief Program Officer

Girls education in Africa
May 21, 2025

Girls’ education in Africa: The most powerful investment we can make

Zamaradi S. Islahi, Global Director, Room to Read Gender Equality Portfolio

2025 New York Gala celebrates 25 years
May 20, 2025

Room to Read’s 2025 New York Gala celebrates 25 years of world change

2025 New York Gala
May 14, 2025

Room to Read’s 25th Anniversary New York gala benefits 62,200 children and celebrates partners in world change; Performance by Salt-N-Pepa
Addressing Linguistic Complexity in India
May 09, 2025

Addressing linguistic complexity in Indian classrooms

Stuti Jain, Manager of Instructional Design and Structural Support

SHE CREATES CHANGE WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AT WEBBY AWARDS
May 09, 2025

She Creates Change wins People's Voice at Webby Awards
Life skills assessment for boys
April 30, 2025

Measuring life skills among boys in India and Nepal

Dhiraj Anand, Associate Director, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Gender Equality Portfolio

Measuring impact
April 28, 2025

Measuring impact: The journey of Room to Read data
Empowering youth transforming mindsets
April 24, 2025

Empowering youth, transforming mindsets: Lessons from our Life Skills for Equality Project

Abigail Spangler, Associate Director of Room to Read's Girls’ Education Portfolio

Partners in Progress
April 23, 2025

Celebrating our partners in progress
From loss to literacy
April 18, 2025

A journey from loss to literacy: Hafiz’s story and the rise of reading corners in Lebanon

Nivrita Durgvanshi, Associate Director, Literacy Portfolio

Motivational Quotes for Girls
April 11, 2025

Motivational quotes for girls: 6 quotes from our program participants
Writing a new story in the Middle East
March 19, 2025

Writing a new story in the Middle East
Adding new chapters in Africa
March 19, 2025

Adding new chapters in Africa
A chapter of change in Bangladesh
March 19, 2025

A chapter of change in Bangladesh
Life skills that shape life choices
March 19, 2025

Life skills that shape life choices
she creates change teaching resources
March 18, 2025

Introducing shecreateschange.org
Circle Mena Case Study
February 27, 2025

Scaling Success: The Story of Room to Read
Room to Read Marks 25th Anniversary with Strategy to Benefit More Children, More Quickly
February 25, 2025

Room to Read Marks 25th Anniversary with Strategy to Benefit More Children, More Quickly

Nepal graduate joins peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
February 24, 2025

"The audacity to dream"
Continuous learning and improvement: 2024 insights from Room to Read’s gender equality programming
December 23, 2024

Continuous learning and improvement
Journey of a Dollar
November 21, 2024

Journey of a dollar at Room to Read
The Latest from Room to Read in Lebanon
November 20, 2024

The latest from Room to Read in Lebanon

Dina Elabd, Room to Read project manager in the Middle East

Room to Read Appoints Alan Miyasaki and Peter Warwick to Global Board of Directors
November 14, 2024

Room to Read Appoints Alan Miyasaki and Peter Warwick to Global Board of Directors

I became CEO of a company that has helped millions of kids read—here’s my no. 1 piece of career advice
November 14, 2024

I became CEO of a company that has helped millions of kids read—here’s my no. 1 piece of career advice

Ernestine Siu, CNBC

Tech transformation still needs to be equitable, says non-profit CEO
November 14, 2024

Tech transformation still needs to be equitable, says non-profit CEO
One year in: Insights from Room to Read Climate Justice Clubs
November 04, 2024

One year in: Insights from Room to Read's Climate Justice Clubs

Abigail Spangler, global associate director of Room to Read's Girls’ Education Program

She Creates Change premieres live on YouTube
October 11, 2024

She Creates Change premieres live on YouTube
Freida Pinto Hopes New Film Inspires Girls to 'Unleash Their Own Power' Through Education (Exclusive)
October 11, 2024

Freida Pinto Hopes New Film Inspires Girls to 'Unleash Their Own Power' Through Education (Exclusive)

Benjamin VanHoose, People Magazine

Unlocking talent: Meet Naifat from She Creates Change
September 27, 2024

Unlocking talent: Meet Naifat from She Creates Change
Persevering in the face of adversity: Meet Trang from She Creates Change
September 27, 2024

Persevering in the face of adversity
Leading the way to a more equitable future: Meet Keya from She Creates Change
September 27, 2024

Leading the way to a more equitable future
A climate change champion: Meet Dewmini from She Creates Change
September 27, 2024

A climate change champion
Breaking barriers, inspiring change: Meet Diksha from She Creates Change
September 26, 2024

Breaking barriers, inspiring change: Meet Diksha from She Creates Change
From self-defense to self-confidence: Meet Yashika from She Creates Change
September 25, 2024

From self-defense to self-confidence: Meet Yashika from She Creates Change
Meet Prashanti Aswani, director of She Creates Change: Yashika from Nexus Studios
September 23, 2024

Meet Prashanti Aswani, director of She Creates Change: Yashika from Nexus Studios
Meet Neeraja Raj, director of She Creates Change: Diksha from Nexus Studios
September 23, 2024

Meet Neeraja Raj, director of She Creates Change: Diksha from Nexus Studios
Meet Claudia Chinyere Akole, co-director of She Creates Change: Naifat from Nexus Studios
September 23, 2024

Meet Claudia Chinyere Akole, co-director of She Creates Change: Naifat from Nexus Studios
Meet Hannah Lau-Walker, director of She Creates Change: Trang from Nexus Studios
September 23, 2024

Meet Hannah Lau-Walker, director of She Creates Change: Trang from Nexus Studios
Room to Read presents: She Creates Change | Official Trailer
September 23, 2024

Room to Read presents: She Creates Change | Official Trailer
She Creates Change: Short-film series with all-star cast spotlights true stories of real girl heroes
September 23, 2024

She Creates Change: Short-film series with all-star cast spotlights true stories of real girl heroes

Rachel Duffell, Tatler Asia

Warner Bros. Discovery and Room to Read Launch 'She Creates Change' to Empower Girls Globally
September 23, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery and Room to Read launch 'She Creates Change' to empower girls globally

Valerie Complex, Deadline

You can create change with Room to Read
September 16, 2024

You can create change with Room to Read
Eighty-four books in three months
August 13, 2024

Eighty-four books in three months: How a Room to Read library helped Lio fall in love with reading
If I love sports, I shall pursue them with all my heart and soul.
July 29, 2024

"If I love sports, I shall pursue them with all my heart and soul."
Meet Nikini, Room to Read student and runner making history for her school
July 26, 2024

Meet Nikini, Room to Read student and runner making history for her school
Libraries' Impact on Literacy Around the Globe
July 24, 2024

Libraries' impact on literacy around the globe
IMC annual trading gaming day benefits room to read
July 23, 2024

IMC’s annual Trading & Gaming Day for Charity raises funds to support children with foundational literacy skills
The village that feared reading
July 19, 2024

The village that feared reading
Kiara Nirghin Named Room to Read Global Ambassador and Launches Fundraising Campaign for Girls’ Education
July 09, 2024

Kiara Nirghin Named Room to Read Global Ambassador and Launches Fundraising Campaign for Girls’ Education
Closing the gap: How a well-trained teacher helped an older student catch up
June 25, 2024

Closing the gap: How a well-trained teacher helped an older student catch up
Education remains a constant amidst change for refugee communities across the globe: How Room to Read supports refugee communities
June 20, 2024

Education remains a constant amidst change for refugee communities across the globe
Partnerships pave the way: scaling Room to Read’s library model
June 10, 2024

Partnerships pave the way
That's what love is
June 03, 2024

"When we create something tangible for the students, that’s what love is."
Haitian model Tico Armand supports literacy and girls’ education at Room to Read’s New York gala
June 02, 2024

Haitian model Tico Armand supports literacy and girls’ education at Room to Read’s New York gala

The Haitian Times

Room to Read’s 2024 New York Gala celebrates the power of education to help children crack the code to future success
May 15, 2024

Room to Read’s 2024 New York Gala celebrates the power of education to help children crack the code to future success

Join a Room to Read teacher for a lesson on climate change and gender
May 02, 2024

Join Ms. Quyen for a lesson on climate change — and its impact on gender inequalities
Revising Room to Read's Adolescent Life Skills Assessment
April 30, 2024

Revising Room to Read’s Adolescent Life Skills Assessment (ALSA)

Fernanda Gándara, Director of Research, Monitoring and Reporting, Girls’ Education Portfolio

Room to Read Reading Champions South Africa
April 29, 2024

Reading Champions: Scaling Room to Read’s library approach to nurture a strong culture of reading in South Africa
A Veteran Teacher Welcomes New Training
April 26, 2024

A veteran teacher welcomes new training
How to Read to Children: Why Training Teachers Matters
April 22, 2024

How to read to children: Why training teachers matters
Room to Read teacher trainings help bolster skills among primary school teachers end early grade illiteracy in Tanzania
April 19, 2024

“My school is now shining.”
Changemaker Spotlight: Geetha Murali
April 19, 2024

Changemaker Spotlight: Geetha Murali
Life Skills for Today
April 17, 2024

Life skills for today

Abigail Spangler, Associate Director, Room to Read's Girls’ Education Portfolio

One rupee at a time
April 08, 2024

One rupee at a time
Increasing Girls’ Employability Worldwide
March 12, 2024

Increasing girls’ employability worldwide
Room to Read Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Premiere She Creates Change, Award-Winning Film Series Promoting Gender Equality Released in Honor of International Women’s Day
March 01, 2024

Room to Read Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Premiere She Creates Change

Room to Read

‘Bridgerton’ Star Charithra Chandran Among Narrators of Gender Equality Film Series ‘She Creates Change,’ Bowing on International Women’s Day
March 01, 2024

‘Bridgerton’ star Charithra Chandran among narrators of gender equality film series ‘She Creates Change,’ bowing on International Women’s Day

Naman Ramachandran, Variety

Room to Read CEO Dr. Geetha Murali listed among CNBC's CHANGEMAKERS
February 28, 2024

Room to Read CEO Dr. Geetha Murali listed among CNBC's CHANGEMAKERS
Life Skills Curriculum for the 21st Century
February 16, 2024

Life skills curriculum for the 21st century

Abigail Spangler, Associate Director of Room to Read's Girls' Education Portfolio

Meet Joba from Room to Read Bangladesh
February 15, 2024

"I have followed my dreams with life skills."
Meet Ambika, a Girls’ Education Program graduate from Nepal
February 12, 2024

“I see a little Ambika in all the girls I now mentor.”

Room to Read publishes new Urdu language books in Pakistan
January 31, 2024

Urdu books: Creating local-language content in Pakistan
Statement from Geetha Murali for Education Live 24 January 2024
January 24, 2024

Statement from Geetha Murali for Education Live 24 January 2024

Geetha Murali

Insights from Room to Read Nepal’s Adolescent Life Skills Assessment
January 22, 2024

The importance of cognitive interviews in measurement practices
Geetha Murali Read by Jes Wolfe
January 05, 2024

Geetha Murali Read by Jes Wolfe

Jes Wolfe, Rebel Girls

Making room for a more sustainable future for all
December 28, 2023

Making room for a more sustainable future for all

Geetha Murali: Educating the World
December 19, 2023

Geetha Murali: Educating the World
Graphic novels for young adults
December 12, 2023

Graphic novels for young adults
Measurement Insights from the Life Skills for Equality Project
December 06, 2023

Measurement insights from our Life Skills for Equality Project

Fernanda Gándara, Director of Research, Monitoring and Reporting, Girls’ Education Portfolio

Humanitix Makes Room for Education
November 28, 2023

Humanitix partnership makes room for education this giving season 
Making room for connection and community in Bangladesh
November 27, 2023

Making room for connection and community
Making room for reading in Nepal
November 24, 2023

Making room to foster a love of reading
Decoding Room to Read: Who We Are and What We Do
November 20, 2023

Decoding Room to Read: Who we are and what we do

Room to Read is making room for a more equitable, resilient future in Vietnam
November 15, 2023

Making room for a more equitable, resilient future
Making room for system-level change in India
November 13, 2023

Making room for system-level change
Making room for learning in Tanzania
November 11, 2023

Making room for learning, one book at a time
Meet Lounny from Room to Read Laos
November 10, 2023

Room to Read's support has changed my life forever
Making room to bring more books to more children in Bangladesh
November 09, 2023

Making room to bring more books to more children
Making room for reading in Sri Lanka
November 07, 2023

Making room for dreaming and reading

Room to Read is making room for education champions in Laos
November 06, 2023

Making room for education champions
Room to Read Welcomes New Board Leadership, Strengthens Organizational Focus on Africa and Technology Ahead of Next Strategic Plan
November 02, 2023

Room to Read welcomes new board leadership
«L'éducation, c'est tout ce que nous avons»: au Bangladesh, un réseau de femmes soutient des milliers d'écolières
November 02, 2023

«L'éducation, c'est tout ce que nous avons»: au Bangladesh, un réseau de femmes soutient des milliers d'écolières

Robin Tutenges Slate France

Mentoring Girls: 5 Best Practices We've Learned
October 25, 2023

Mentoring girls: 5 best practices we've learned
Room to Read Shares ‘She Creates Change’ Trailer for ‘International Day of the Girl’
October 18, 2023

Room to Read shares ‘She Creates Change’ tailer for ‘International Day of the Girl’

Animation World Network

‘Their stories are incredible’: NGO Room to Read looks to empower girls everywhere through multimedia campaign She Creates Change
October 11, 2023

‘Their stories are incredible’: NGO Room to Read looks to empower girls everywhere through multimedia campaign She Creates Change

Kylie Knott and Dr. Geetha Murali

Why Seeing Smart Girls Onscreen May Actually Make For a Better World
October 11, 2023

Why seeing smart girls onscreen may actually make for a better world

Charithra Chandran, actress and Teen Vogue contributing writer

Room to Read Debuts Trailer for ‘She Creates Change’ Inspirational Film Series
October 11, 2023

Room to Read debuts trailer for ‘She Creates Change’ inspirational film series

Mercedes Milligan, Animation Magazine

Brunch with Noreen featuring Dr. Geetha Murali
October 06, 2023

Brunch with Noreen featuring Dr. Geetha Murali

Noreen Mir and Geetha Murali

Education for all: updates from Room to Read’s programs around the world
September 29, 2023

Education for all
Love for libraries in Indonesia
September 27, 2023

Love for libraries in Indonesia
Room to Read’s “Dancing Hands”: a story of friendship through Filipino Sign Language
September 21, 2023

Room to Read’s “Dancing Hands”
Bringing more children under our iconic roof: Room to Read’s brand refresh
September 12, 2023

Bringing more children under our iconic roof: Room to Read’s brand refresh
To Lead Is Human: Leading from Every Seat (Dr. Geetha Murali)
September 11, 2023

To Lead Is Human podcast: Leading from every seat

Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read, CEO

The Future of Education Depends on ‘Operationalising’ Dignified Learning: Commonwealth Education Report
August 23, 2023

The future of education Depends on ‘operationalising’ dignified learning: Commonwealth Education Report 2023

Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read, CEO

Three Ways that Room to Read Supports Climate Justice
August 11, 2023

Three ways that Room to Read supports climate justice
IMC's Trading & Gaming for Charity Day raises funds to benefit 120,000 children in Room to Read's Literacy Program
July 11, 2023

IMC's Trading & Gaming for Charity Day raises funds to benefit 120,000 children in Room to Read's Literacy Program
Nexus of Good: Breaking barriers
June 28, 2023

Nexus of Good: Breaking barriers

Anil Swarup, Millennium Post

Empowering India's future with Room to Read - Podcast with Poornima Garg
June 09, 2023

Empowering India's future with Room to Read

Dr Surjeet Dhanji and Poornima Garg, Room to Read

Room to Read Welcomes Charithra Chandran as Ambassador; She Creates Change, Landmark Film Series Featuring Voice of Chandran, Premieres at Tribeca Festival
June 07, 2023

Room to Read welcomes Charithra Chandran as ambassador; She Creates Change, landmark film series featuring voice of Chandran, premieres at Tribeca Festival
Room to Read Welcomes Charithra Chandran as Ambassador
June 07, 2023

Room to Read Welcomes Charithra Chandran as Ambassador

Room to Read

Improving gender equality by reshaping boys’ gender attitudes: Room to Read’s learnings from Cambodia
May 30, 2023

Improving gender equality by reshaping boys’ gender attitudes

Dhiraj Anand, Associate Director of Research, Monitoring and Reporting, Room to Read's Girls’ Education Portfolio

A Room To Read: Case For Libraries In Schools
May 29, 2023

A Room To Read: Case for libraries In schools

BW Education

Reading Mela organized in Salyan
May 28, 2023

Reading Mela organized in Salyan

Nepal Live Today

Room to Read Appoints Stanley Hainsworth and Tomoya Masanao to Global Board of Directors
May 11, 2023

Room to Read Appoints Stanley Hainsworth and Tomoya Masanao to Global Board of Directors
Room to Read celebrates changemakers in New York
May 02, 2023

Room to Read celebrates changemakers in New York
Fostering literacy and gender equality across the globe: updates from Room to Read’s programs
April 26, 2023

Fostering literacy and gender equality across the globe
Supporting young readers: Room to Read's global book publishing initiatives
April 25, 2023

Supporting young readers

Room to Read's global book publishing initiatives

Your love letter to a brighter future at Room to Read
April 24, 2023

Your love letter to a brighter future at Room to Read
Dutch Postcode Lottery selects Room to Read for a three year €500,000 grant
April 21, 2023

Dutch Postcode Lottery selects Room to Read for a three year €500,000 grant
Inspiring the next generation of changemakers: Introducing Room to Read and Ashoka’s new children's book series
April 06, 2023

Inspiring the next generation of changemakers: Introducing Room to Read and Ashoka’s new children's book series
Leading with Life Skills
March 27, 2023

Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program: Leading with Life Skills
Q&A with Author Advocate Que Mai
March 27, 2023

Q&A with Room to Read Author Advocate Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

Developing a lifelong love of reading: Meet Sreykeo from Cambodia
March 23, 2023

Developing a lifelong love of reading

Meet Sreykeo from Room to Read in Cambodia

Room to Read presents She Creates Change
March 06, 2023

Room to Read presents She Creates Change
Freida Pinto Lends Voice to Nexus Studios’ Animated International Women’s Day Film Project (EXCLUSIVE)
March 06, 2023

Freida Pinto lends voice to Nexus Studios’ animated International Women’s Day film project (EXCLUSIVE)

K.J. Yossman, Variety

First-of-Its-Kind Storytelling Project from Star-Studded Creators, She Creates Change, Aims to Reach World’s 432 Million Adolescent Girls
March 06, 2023

First-of-its-kind storytelling project from star-studded creators, She Creates Change, aims to reach world’s 432 million adolescent girls

Room to Read

International Mother Language Day: Being a Part of the Story
February 21, 2023

International Mother Language Day: Being a part of the story
Setting the course for 2023: Room to Read's 2022 Country Management Conference
February 16, 2023

Setting the course for 2023: Room to Read's 2022 Country Management Conference
Dr. Geetha Murali on The HPScast
February 08, 2023

Dr. Geetha Murali on The HPScast
Alignment and Execution: Private, Public and Social Sector Actors Must Address Girls’ Education Together
February 02, 2023

Alignment and execution: Private, public and social sector actors must address girls’ education together
UNESCO laureate Room to Read Cambodia helps girls stay in school
January 18, 2023

UNESCO laureate Room to Read Cambodia helps girls stay in school
Meet Theannou from Room to Read Cambodia
January 17, 2023

Facing challenges with life skills

Meet Theannou from Room to Read in Cambodia

Creating a world of lifelong learners: updates from across the globe
December 30, 2022

Creating a world of lifelong learners

Room to Read updates from across the globe

Persevering with life skills: Meet Naduni from Room to Read Sri Lanka
December 09, 2022

Persevering with life skills

Meet Naduni from Sri Lanka

These Afghans Had to Start Over. They Didn’t Have to Do It Alone.
December 06, 2022

These Afghans had to start over. They didn’t have to do it alone.

Kristen Bayrakdarian, The New York Times

Room to Read’s Book Creator Collective: Uniting Storytellers who Believe that Books have the Power to Change the World
December 05, 2022

Room to Read’s Book Creator Collective: Uniting Storytellers who Believe that Books have the Power to Change the World

Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program
December 01, 2022

Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program
Fighting for Climate Justice Means Fighting for Gender Equality
November 30, 2022

Fighting for Climate Justice Means Fighting for Gender Equality

Christina Kwauk, Unbounded Associates, Natalie Wyss, Unbounded Associates, and Lucina Di Meco, Room to Read

Meet Sinit from Room to Read Cambodia
November 28, 2022

Building a network of support
Six ways to give in less than five minutes
November 22, 2022

Six ways to give in less than five minutes
Meet Nuru from Tanzania
November 18, 2022

Climate activism meets entrepreneurship
Room to Read Appoints Sonny Kalsi to Global Board of Directors
November 10, 2022

Room to Read Appoints Sonny Kalsi to Global Board of Directors

Benefiting girls in Southern Italy
November 08, 2022

Room to Read benefiting girls in Southern Italy
Un italiano che lotta da Londra contro l'analfabetismo
November 02, 2022

Un italiano che lotta da Londra contro l'analfabetismo
Room to Read’s STEAM-Powered Careers Book Collection inspires representation in STEAM careers
October 12, 2022

Room to Read’s STEAM-Powered Careers Book Collection inspires representation in STEAM careers
Room to Read Cambodia Recognized as Laureate of 2022 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
October 11, 2022

Room to Read Cambodia Recognized as Laureate of 2022 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

Room to Read and LSEG Foundation ring in expanded partnership for global education support
October 07, 2022

Room to Read and LSEG Foundation ring in expanded partnership for global education support
Updates from Room to Read's teams across the globe
October 06, 2022

Updates from Room to Read's teams across the globe
Bangladesh Community Reading Forums
September 30, 2022

Room to Read's Community Reading Forums

Removal of barriers for access to education creates 'phenomenal' opportunities for edtech
September 30, 2022

Removal of barriers for access to education creates 'phenomenal' opportunities for edtech
Room to Read Appoints Michael Bowers as Chief Program Implementation Officer and Cynthia Orme as Chief People and Technology Officer
September 28, 2022

Room to Read appoints Michael Bowers as chief program implementation officer and Cynthia Orme as chief people and technology officer
Inside Room to Read's Literacy Program in Tanzania
August 31, 2022

Inside Room to Read's Literacy Program in Tanzania

International Literacy Day Activities
August 29, 2022

International Literacy Day activities
Collier kids can get book collection to take home
August 18, 2022

Collier kids can get book collection to take home
Room to Read's work in Pakistan
August 12, 2022

Education in Pakistan
Life skills lessons help Chathurika remain focused on her education during the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka
August 08, 2022

Life skills lessons help Chathurika remain focused on her education during ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka

Craig Herb on creating his legacy
July 28, 2022

Craig Herb on creating his legacy with Room to Read
Sri Lanka Stories: Naduni
July 18, 2022

Inspiring stories have helped Naduni persevere through Sri Lanka crisis
Around the globe with Room to Read in eight updates
July 06, 2022

Around the world with Room to Read in eight updates

Meet Maneesha from Room to Read Sri Lanka
June 24, 2022

The power of life skills

Meet Maneesha from Room to Read Sri Lanka

Building to global scale: Room to Read's 15+ year partnership with Salesforce
June 22, 2022

Building to global scale: Room to Read's 15+ year partnership with Salesforce
Watch: Room to Read Associate Director Discusses Upcoming Book Distribution
June 22, 2022

Watch: Room to Read associate director discusses upcoming book distribution
Establishing new school libraries in Jordan
June 21, 2022

Establishing new Room to Read school libraries in Jordan
World Refugee Day: Room to Read provides Afghan children with stories of building a new home
June 20, 2022

World Refugee Day: Room to Read provides Afghan children with stories of building a new home
New book collection helps Afghan children process their new lives in Houston
June 20, 2022

New book collection helps Afghan children process their new lives in Houston

Elizabeth Trovall, Houston Chronicle

Meet Chamodi from Sri Lanka
June 17, 2022

Skill building in Sri Lanka: Meet Chamodi

Sharing our insights and experience globally
June 15, 2022

Sharing our insights and experience globally

Room to Read CEO honored at Credit Suisse and Time’s 2022 Women of Impact event
June 09, 2022

Room to Read CEO honored at Credit Suisse and Time’s 2022 Women of Impact event
Pratik's home library
May 23, 2022

Pratik's home library
Room to Read’s 2022 New York Gala recognizes education as the key that unlocks possibilities
May 19, 2022

Room to Read’s 2022 New York Gala recognizes education as the key that unlocks possibilities
Rebels with Room to Read
May 18, 2022

Rebels with Room to Read

Jonathan Alley, Pro Bono Australia

Room to Read’s New York Gala Celebrates Education as the Great Equalizer, Benefiting 115,000 Children with Honorees IMC, Lilly Singh, and Tatcha
May 13, 2022

Room to Read’s New York Gala celebrates education as the great equalizer, benefiting 115,000 children with honorees IMC, Lilly Singh and Tatcha

Folklore to protect our future and other publishing news
May 02, 2022

Folklore to protect our future: publishing news from Room to Read
Local Educators Seek To Provide More Book Access In Bay Area ‘Book Deserts’
April 22, 2022

Local educators seek to provide more book access in Bay Area ‘book deserts’
UT Austin Philanthropy Lab
April 22, 2022

Room to Read selected as gift recipient by University of Texas at Austin’s 2022 philanthropy lab
Room to Read's CEO Geetha Murali Interviewed on “Morning with Cyba”
April 20, 2022

Asharq Business with Bloomberg's “Morning with Cyba” Interviews Room to Read's CEO, Dr. Geetha Murali
World Change and Word Choice Go Hand in Hand: Room to Read’s Statement on Dignified Language
April 13, 2022

World change and word choice go hand in hand: Room to Read’s statement on dignified language
Helping children cope through COVID-19: developing the skills that children need to learn
April 13, 2022

Helping children cope through COVID-19: developing the skills that children need to learn
Using Dignified Language Unseats Bias and Advances Equity
April 13, 2022

Using dignified language unseats bias and advances equity

Geetha Murali, CEO, Room to Read, and Cristi Hegranes, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Meet Sifa from Room to Read Tanzania
April 06, 2022

Building financial security
Missing Out: Why Children in the U.S. Need to See Themselves in Books
April 04, 2022

Missing out: Why children in the U.S. need to see themselves in books

Christabel Pinto, Vice President, Room to Read's Literacy Portfolio

Advancing life skills measurement: The ALSA for Girls Synthesis Report and How-To Guide
March 31, 2022

Advancing life skills measurement: the ALSA for Girls Synthesis Report and How-To Guide
Around the World in Nine Updates
March 30, 2022

Around the world in nine updates
Room to Read Appoints Yusuf Alireza as Board of Directors Chair
March 17, 2022

Room to Read appoints Yusuf Alireza as Board of Directors Chair

Rebels Rule: Transformational Stories of Perseverance and Strength
March 10, 2022

Rebels Rule: Transformational stories of perseverance and strength
Smartphones are taboo for some girls in India. That's bad news for their future
March 08, 2022

Smartphones are taboo for some girls in India. That's bad news for their future

Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR

Achieving Gender Equity Depends on Boys, And How We Raise Them
March 07, 2022

Achieving gender equity depends on boys, and how we raise them

Geetha Murali, CEO, Room to Read, and Gary Barker, Ms. Magazine

Initiative in Kern County makes sure kids have books at home
March 04, 2022

Initiative in Kern County makes sure kids have books at home
Meet Nishita from Room to Read Bangladesh
January 27, 2022

Meet Nishita from Room to Read Bangladesh
Room to Read provides free books to Central California children
December 27, 2021

Room to Read provides free books to Central California children
Room to Read Begins Non-commercial Children’s Book Publishing in the U.S., Provides First Print Copies of Peace & Equality Book Collection to Underserved Children in California’s Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area, with support from Tatcha
December 21, 2021

Room to Read begins non-commercial children’s book publishing in the U.S., provides first print copies of Peace & Equality Book Collection to underserved children in California’s Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area, with support from Tatcha
'I was just stunned:' A Wauwatosa woman bequeaths $4.6 million to a global nonprofit for children's literacy
December 21, 2021

'I was just stunned:' A Wauwatosa woman bequeaths $4.6 million to a global nonprofit for children's literacy
Room to Read Global Board Update
December 20, 2021

Room to Read global board update
CNBC's Squawk Box interviews Room to Read's Heather Simpson on the magnitude of the education crisis
December 17, 2021

CNBC's Squawk Box interviews Room to Read's Heather Simpson on the magnitude of the education crisis
As COVID-19 Education Crisis Persists, Room to Read Delivers More Than 34 Million Direct Messages to Teachers and Students in Low-Income Communities
December 14, 2021

As COVID-19 education crisis persists, Room to Read delivers more than 34 million direct messages to teachers and students in low-income communities

Room to Read Announces New Board Appointments (1)
December 02, 2021

Room to Read announces new board appointments

Dreams Start with Education
November 29, 2021

Dreams Start with Education
Meet Kirma from India
November 22, 2021

Meet Kirma from Room to Read India
Meet Joshua from Tanzania
November 15, 2021

Meet Joshua from Room to Read in Tanzania
Why It’s Time for Education to Invest in Both Gender Equality and Climate Justice
October 26, 2021

Why it’s time for education to invest in both gender equality and climate justice

Christina Kwauk & Natalie Wyss

On Our Path to Global COVID-19 Recovery, We Must Focus on Literacy
October 20, 2021

On our path to global COVID-19 recovery, we must focus on literacy
Room to Read students featured in Financial Times photo essay: Pupils’ parallel pandemics in India and Tanzania
October 14, 2021

Room to Read students featured in Financial Times photo essay: Pupils’ parallel pandemics in India and Tanzania

Andrew Jack

Examples of Life Skills for Girls
October 08, 2021

Examples of life skills for girls
Meet Roshni from India
October 04, 2021

A changemaker for her village: Meet Roshni from India
Meet Phimya from Laos
October 01, 2021

Understanding the importance of equality: Meet Phimya from Room to Read Laos
“India Gets Reading at Home” Campaign
September 27, 2021

“India Gets Reading at Home” campaign
Room to Read Investigates Scarcity of Books and Lack of Book Diversity for Children in the U.S.
August 30, 2021

Room to Read investigates scarcity of books and lack of book diversity for children in the U.S.
Educational inequities exacerbated by 'book deserts,' study finds
August 26, 2021

Educational inequities exacerbated by 'book deserts,' study finds
As Back to School Season Approaches, Research Findings on U.S. “Book Deserts” and Lack of Diverse Books for Children Prompts Response to Education Inequities in Underserved Communities
August 25, 2021

As back to school season approaches, research findings on U.S. “book deserts” and lack of diverse books for children prompts response to education inequities in underserved communities
Room to Read’s Minority Language Book Publishing
August 24, 2021

Room to Read’s minority language book publishing
Room to Read's COVID-19 Book Collection
August 17, 2021

Room to Read's COVID-19 Book Collection
Geetha Murali on South Asian Trailblazers
August 09, 2021

Geetha Murali on South Asian Trailblazers
Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Author of “The Mountains Sing”, Joins Room to Read Author Advocates
July 19, 2021

Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of “The Mountains Sing”, joins Room to Read Author Advocates
Updates from Room to Read's Programs Around the World
July 12, 2021

Building a foundation for learning: updates from Room to Read's programs around the world
Room to Read Mobilizes Capital and Resources in Urgent Response as the World Bank Calls COVID-19 Pandemic “Worst Crisis to Education and Learning in a Century”
June 30, 2021

Room to Read mobilizes capital and resources in urgent response as the World Bank calls COVID-19 pandemic “worst crisis to education and learning in a century”
What We Learned at ‘Diversity of Diversity: The Power of Books in Fostering Diverse Communities’
June 16, 2021

What we learned at ‘Diversity of Diversity: The Power of Books in Fostering Diverse Communities’
Meet Akhi from Bangladesh: Supported by Comic Relief – Red Nose Day
May 24, 2021

Meet Akhi from Room to Read Bangladesh: supported by Comic Relief U.S., Red Nose Day
Oral Language Assessments to Inform Reading Programming
April 26, 2021

Oral language assessments to inform reading programming

Lilly Singh Plays “The Price is Right at Night” for Room to Read
April 22, 2021

Lilly Singh plays “The Price is Right at Night” for Room to Read
Room to Read's Peace & Equality Book Collection
April 09, 2021

Room to Read's Peace & Equality Book Collection
Creating an equitable world by closing the gender gap in financial literacy: Room to Read’s adaptation of new methods in educating adolescent girls
April 08, 2021

Creating an equitable world by closing the gender gap in financial literacy

By Reema Shrestha, associate director, Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program

At a Pivot Point: Will COVID-19 Push Gender Equality Forward or Back?
March 31, 2021

At a pivot point: Will COVID-19 push gender equality forward or back?
Stories of Change from Girls' Education Program Participants in India
March 29, 2021

Stories of change from Girls' Education Program participants in India
Room to Read Appoints Tatcha’s Vicky Tsai to Board of Directors
March 18, 2021

Room to Read appoints Tatcha’s Vicky Tsai to Board of Directors
Growing Up in Different Ways: Reflections from Girls’ Education Program Alumnae in Vietnam
March 15, 2021

Growing up in different ways: Reflections from Girls’ Education Program alumnae in Vietnam
Meet Neema, a Social Mobilizer from Tanzania
March 09, 2021

Meet Neema, a Social Mobilizer from Tanzania
Meet Kabita from Nepal: Leading by Example
March 03, 2021

Meet Kabita from Room to Read Nepal: Leading by example
Esther Wojcicki, Author of “How To Raise Successful People”, Joins Room to Read Author Advocates
January 25, 2021

Esther Wojcicki, author of “How To Raise Successful People,” joins Room to Read Author Advocates

CNBC's Squawk Box interviews Dr. Geetha Murali on the COVID-19 illiteracy crisis
January 18, 2021

CNBC's Squawk Box interviews Dr. Geetha Murali on the COVID-19 illiteracy crisis

Room to Read delivers physical literacy resources during school closures to over 500,000 children in Asia
January 13, 2021

Room to Read delivers physical literacy resources during school closures to over 500,000 children in Asia
Reimagining girls’ education during COVID-19: Lessons from adapting programs and measures
January 07, 2021

Reimagining girls’ education during COVID-19: Lessons from adapting programs and measures
IMAGINE: 2020 Virtual Gala
December 17, 2020

IMAGINE: 2020 Virtual Gala
Lucina Di-Meco writes for Ms. Magazine - Four Ways to Empower a New Generation of Women Political Leaders
November 25, 2020

Lucina Di-Meco writes for Ms. Magazine - Four Ways to Empower a New Generation of Women Political Leaders
Room to Read CEO, Dr. Geetha Murali, appears on new podcast series by Qualtrics
November 18, 2020

Room to Read CEO, Dr. Geetha Murali, appears on new podcast series by Qualtrics
Celebrating Room to Read's 20th Anniversary
November 18, 2020

Celebrating Room to Read's 20th Anniversary
Celine Tam Announces Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador
November 17, 2020

Celine Tam Announces Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador

Meet Siti from Room to Read Tanzania
October 22, 2020

Meet Siti from Room to Read Tanzania
Room to Read and Scholastic Deliver Children’s Books Around the World
October 22, 2020

Room to Read and Scholastic deliver children’s books around the world
How Mahesha supported her family during lockdown using financial education
October 20, 2020

How Mahesha supported her family during lockdown using financial education

Four Ways to Empower a New Generation of Women Political Leaders, by Lucina Di Meco
October 20, 2020

Four ways to empower a new generation of women political leaders

Lucina Di Meco, Vice President, Gender Equality Portfolio

Room to Read and Librio launch personalized children’s book, "Be Brave"
October 08, 2020

Room to Read and Librio launch personalized children’s book, "Be Brave"

Room to Read and Warburg Pincus Partner on Transformational Commitment to Girls’ Education in India
October 07, 2020

Room to Read and Warburg Pincus partner on transformational commitment to girls’ education in India
4 Ways Room to Read Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Literacy Program
September 29, 2020

Four ways Room to Read supports diversity, equity and inclusion through our Literacy Program
BBC World News TV interview Room to Read CEO Geetha Murali on global illiteracy rates
September 28, 2020

BBC World News TV interview Room to Read CEO Geetha Murali on global illiteracy rates
Bloomberg cover Room to Read's work in Asia to keep girls learning during school closures
September 21, 2020

Bloomberg cover Room to Read's work in Asia to keep girls learning during school closures
Room to Read Recognized by Library of Congress with David M. Rubenstein Special Response Award
September 10, 2020

Room to Read recognized by Library of Congress with David M. Rubenstein Special Response Award
Room to Read Launches Author & Illustrator Advocate Initiative in Honor of International Literacy Day
September 08, 2020

Room to Read launches author & illustrator advocate initiative in honor of International Literacy Day

Sindhu Vee presents the BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal to support Room to Read on International Literacy Day
September 07, 2020

Sindhu Vee presents the BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal to support Room to Read on International Literacy Day

How Room to Read and MetLife Foundation Support Girls' Education Across Asia
August 28, 2020

How Room to Read and MetLife Foundation support girls' education across Asia
A 'generational catastrophe': 24 million children will never return to school post-Covid, UN warns
August 13, 2020

A 'generational catastrophe': 24 million children will never return to school post-Covid, UN warns

Sarah Newey, The Telegraph

Al Jazeera English interview: Heather Simpson on Room to Read's work during COVID-19 school closures
August 13, 2020

Al Jazeera English interview: Heather Simpson on Room to Read's work during COVID-19 school closures
Euronews Interview: Laurie McMahon Discusses Girls' Education Risk Indicator
July 13, 2020

Euronews interview: Room to Read's Laurie McMahon discusses girls' education risk indicator
‘Some girls have already married early’: Young women at risk of never going back to school in Africa and Asia amid coronavirus crisis
July 10, 2020

‘Some girls have already married early’: Young women at risk of never going back to school in Africa and Asia amid coronavirus crisis
Room to Read COO Nicole Sayres writes for Tech For Impact on the impact of tech on education
June 29, 2020

Room to Read COO Nicole Sayres writes for Tech For Impact on the impact of tech on education

Making Way for All Voices to be Heard
June 12, 2020

Making way for all voices to be heard

Christabel Pinto, Vice President, Room to Read's Literacy Portfolio

Donor Spotlight: Elle Chassin
June 10, 2020

Room to Read donor spotlight: Elle Chassin
Room to Read Statement on Black Lives Matter
June 08, 2020

Room to Read Statement on Black Lives Matter

BBC World Service interview Room to Read's Sri Lanka Country Director
June 02, 2020

BBC World Service interview: Room to Read's Sri Lanka country director
Room to Read interviewed by BBC Woman's Hour
May 19, 2020

Room to Read interviewed by BBC Woman's Hour
Education Endures: How Room to Read is Benefiting Children During the COVID-19 Crisis
May 12, 2020

Education endures: How Room to Read is benefiting children during the COVID-19 crisis
How the World Might Change for the Better After Coronavirus
May 07, 2020

How the world might change for the better after coronavirus
Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books During COVID-19 School Closures Alongside Celebrity Video Read-Alouds
May 06, 2020

Free online children’s books
Room to Read Joins The Call to Unite with Julia Roberts and Prajakta Koli
April 30, 2020

Room to Read joins the call to unite with Julia Roberts and Prajakta Koli
Education in crisis: why girls will pay the highest price in the COVID-19 pandemic
April 23, 2020

Education in crisis: why girls will pay the highest price in the COVID-19 pandemic
Fact or Fiction? Children Want Their Non-Fiction Books, Adults May Be Their Barriers
April 01, 2020

Fact or Fiction? Children want their non-fiction books, adults may be their barriers

Heather Simpson, Chief Program Officer

BBC Radio: Dr. Geetha Murali on the COVID-19 Education Crisis
March 27, 2020

BBC Radio: Dr. Geetha Murali on the COVID-19 education crisis
How Room to Read is Responding to COVID-19
March 18, 2020

How Room to Read is Responding to COVID-19

Geetha Murali

Five Ways to Make Decodable Stories Fun
March 12, 2020

Five ways to make decodable stories fun

By Kerri Thomsenm Director, Instruction Programming, Literacy Portfolio

Room to Read Announces New Board of Directors Chair
March 12, 2020

Room to Read Announces New Board of Directors Chair
Fraternity members help elementary school kids learn to love reading
March 09, 2020

Fraternity members help elementary school kids learn to love reading
Ending illiteracy begins with children seeing themselves in books
March 05, 2020

Ending illiteracy begins with children seeing themselves in books
Room to Read Unveils Its First Children’s Books in Filipino Language
February 28, 2020

Unveiling Room to Read's first children’s books in Filipino language
With Oral Language Intervention, Comes New Love for Reading
February 21, 2020

With oral language intervention, comes new love for reading
Room to Read Named Community Benefactor of Choice at ETHDenver2020
February 07, 2020

Room to Read Named Community Benefactor of Choice at ETHDenver2020
Why Doing Good Is Good Economics
January 03, 2020

Why doing good is good economics

Dr. Geetha Murali

Room to Read and the Burger King McLamore Foundation Bring Quality Education to Children Around the World
December 30, 2019

Room to Read and the Burger King McLamore Foundation bring quality education to children around the world
Inside Michelle Obama & Julia Roberts' Emotional Day with Vietnamese Schoolgirls: 'I Will Never Recover'
December 09, 2019

Inside Michelle Obama & Julia Roberts' emotional day with Vietnamese schoolgirls: 'I will never recover'
This is What the End of Impossible Looks Like
December 08, 2019

This is what the end of impossible looks like
What Happens When Girls Learn How to Save
December 05, 2019

What happens when girls learn how to save
Non-fiction comes to light - A golden step by Room to Read
November 29, 2019

Non-fiction comes to light — A golden step by Room to Read
Meet Yashodha from Room to Read Sri Lanka
November 11, 2019

Meet Yashodha from Room to Read Sri Lanka
Why This Sri Lankan Teacher & Student Love Our Literacy Program
November 04, 2019

Why this Sri Lankan teacher & student love our literacy program
Meet Kalpana from Room to Read India
November 01, 2019

Meet Kalpana from Room to Read India
Meet Hawa: Girls' Education Program Graduate & Aspiring Policymaker
October 01, 2019

Meet Hawa: Room to Read Girls' Education Program graduate and aspiring policymaker
Meet Sony from Room to Read Cambodia
October 01, 2019

Meet Sony from Room to Read in Siem Reap
Four Pillars of Success for Nonprofit CEO Successions
September 21, 2019

Four pillars of success for nonprofit CEO successions

By Erin Ganju and Dr. Geetha Murali

These 3 Nepali Fathers Want More Gender-Equal Communities
June 14, 2019

Meet three Nepali fathers who want more gender-equal communities

Shriluna Shrestha, Communications Officer, Nepal

On Father’s Day, A Tribute to Men who Seek a Gender Equal World
June 13, 2019

On Father’s Day, a tribute to men who seek a gender equal world

Dr. Geetha Murali, CEO, Room to Read

Libraries Changing the Margins of the World
June 06, 2019

Libraries changing the margins of the world
The First in Her Family to Go to School, Mereena is Changing Her Family's Trajectory
June 01, 2019

The first generation to go to school, Mereena is changing her family's trajectory
Callan Farris Announces Philanthropic Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador
May 22, 2019

Callan Farris announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador
Amber Tamblyn and Credit Suisse Honored at Room to Read 2019 New York Gala; Performances by Wyclef Jean and DJ Switch Ghana
May 17, 2019

Amber Tamblyn and Credit Suisse honored at Room to Read 2019 New York Gala; Performances by Wyclef Jean and DJ Switch Ghana
Inside Sri Lanka: Mothers Who Migrate
May 03, 2019

Inside Sri Lanka: Mothers who migrate

Umeshi Rajeendra, Room to Read Sri Lanka

Meet Thuy: An Inspiration to Her Community in Vietnam
April 10, 2019

Meet Thuy: an inspiration to her community in Vietnam
With Global Partnerships Comes System-Level, Educational Change in Vietnam
April 08, 2019

With global partnerships comes system-level change in Vietnam
Why Partnerships Are The Answer to Quality Education for All Children
December 20, 2018

Why partnerships are the answer to quality education for all children

Dr. Geetha Murali

Reading, the Reason Ragini Smiles
October 31, 2018

Reading, the reason Ragini smiles

Charulata Biswas, Room to Read India

Why More Girls Need To Negotiate And The Role We Play As Leaders
October 22, 2018

Why more girls need to negotiate and the role we play as leaders

Dr. Geetha Murali

"At the End of the Day, We're All Just Teenage Girls"
October 11, 2018

"At the End of the Day, We're All Just Teenage Girls"
Books can rewire our brains, and connect us all
September 01, 2018

Books can rewire our brains, and connect us all

Geetha Murali

Miss Universe Vietnam H’Hen Niê Announces Philanthropic Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador
August 13, 2018

Miss Universe Vietnam H’Hen Niê announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador
Spotlight on Life Skills: When Menstruation is Taboo
July 23, 2018

Spotlight on life skills: When menstruation is taboo
Garbiñe Muguruza Establishes Library in Cambodia as Room to Read Ambassador
June 29, 2018

Garbiñe Muguruza establishes library in Cambodia as Room to Read Ambassador
6 Things You Should Know on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2018

6 things you should know on World Refugee Day

Lessons from bringing Arabic story books to Jordan’s children and refugees

Kimberly Vandenberg Announces Philanthropic Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador
May 11, 2018

Kimberly Vandenberg announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador
Every child needs education and a “Room to Read” to achieve success
May 08, 2018

Every child needs education and a “Room to Read” to achieve success
5 Reasons Children Need More Non-Fiction Books
April 30, 2018

Five reasons children need more non-fiction books
Room to Read Recognized with Twelfth Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating
April 23, 2018

Room to Read Recognized with Twelfth Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating
With 100 Books per Year, this Reading Star Soars
April 06, 2018

With 100 books per year, this reading star soars
Michelle Obama Talks To A Girl From Nepal About Why Education Is Vital
March 08, 2018

Michelle Obama talks to a girl from Nepal about why education is vital
A new boys’ club, where girls are welcome
March 07, 2018

A new boys’ club, where girls are welcome
Five Ways Room to Read Teaches Girls to Protect their Bodies & Themselves
March 01, 2018

Five ways Room to Read teaches girls to protect their bodies and themselves
Room to Read collaborates with Google to develop Indonesia's reading culture
February 09, 2018

Room to Read collaborates with Google to develop Indonesia's reading culture
Room to Read Propels Literacy in Indonesia with Support from Google.org
December 15, 2017

Room to Read Propels Literacy in Indonesia with Support from Google.org
Dr. Geetha Murali Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Room to Read; Erin Ganju to Transition to Emeritus Board
December 11, 2017

Dr. Geetha Murali Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Room to Read; Erin Ganju to Transition to Emeritus Board
How Saluom Became an Inspiration to her Village
November 14, 2017

How Saluom became an inspiration to her village
Benchmarking Reading Fluency in Bangladesh
October 16, 2017

Benchmarking reading fluency in Bangladesh
Vietnam Government Creates 250+ Libraries from Room to Read Model
October 13, 2017

Vietnam government creates 250+ libraries from Room to Read model
Measuring Life Skills in Cambodia
October 12, 2017

Room to Read measures life skills in Cambodia
Dilshad Vadsaria Announces Philanthropic Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador
September 27, 2017

Dilshad Vadsaria announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador
Wimbledon Champ, Garbiñe Muguruza, Gives Advice to Young Girls with Big Dreams
September 06, 2017

Wimbledon champ, Garbiñe Muguruza, gives advice to young girls with big dreams
How our Family History Led us to Monthly Giving
September 05, 2017

How our Family History Led us to Monthly Giving

Geetha Murali, Chief Communications and Development Officer, Room to Read

Room to Read Accelerator Explores Visual Storytelling in Jordan
August 02, 2017

Room to Read Accelerator Explores Visual Storytelling in Jordan
Turning South African Readers into Tomorrow’s Leaders
July 10, 2017

Turning South African readers into tomorrow’s leaders
Room to Read Accelerator Brings 500,000 Arabic Children’s Books to Jordanian Students & Syrian Refugees
June 20, 2017

Room to Read Accelerator Brings 500,000 Arabic Children’s Books to Jordanian Students & Syrian Refugees
Garbiñe Muguruza Announces Philanthropic Commitment to Global Education as Room to Read Ambassador
June 01, 2017

Garbiñe Muguruza announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador
Room to Read Founder John Wood: Charlie Rose
May 31, 2017

Room to Read Founder John Wood: Charlie Rose
Meet the Team: Christabel Pinto, New Global Literacy Director
May 18, 2017

Meet the Team: Christabel Pinto, New Global Literacy Director
Room to Read Recognized with Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating and Adaptive Torchie Award
May 08, 2017

Room to Read Recognized with Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating and Adaptive Torchie Award
TATCHA + Room to Read — A Beautiful Partnership to Educate Girls Globally
April 14, 2017

TATCHA + Room to Read: A beautiful partnership to educate girls globally
It Takes a Village to Build a Library
April 05, 2017

It Takes a Village to Build a Library
Meet the Team: Lucina Di-Meco, New Director of Girls' Education Programs
March 29, 2017

Meet the Team: Lucina Di-Meco, New Director of Girls' Education Portfolio
How Beauty Brand Tatcha Became a Philanthropic Success Story
March 29, 2017

How beauty brand Tatcha became a philanthropic success story
Room to Read India Recognized with Two Media Awards for Children’s Rights and Gender Sensitivity
March 23, 2017

Room to Read India Recognized with Two Media Awards for Children’s Rights and Gender Sensitivity
4th Grader Raises $3k for Bangladeshi Students
March 15, 2017

4th Grader Raises $3k for Bangladeshi Students
Student Success: Looking Beyond Tertiary School
February 21, 2017

Student success in Sri Lanka: looking beyond tertiary school
Dubai Cares & Room to Read Partner in Post-Earthquake Recovery Efforts in Nepal
December 15, 2016

Dubai Cares partners with Room to Read in earthquake recovery efforts in Nepal
Room to Read Creates an Innovative Tool to Measure Girls’ Life Skills
December 14, 2016

Room to Read creates an innovative tool to measure girls’ life skills
Turning Classrooms into Playgrounds with the IKEA Foundation
November 20, 2016

Turning classrooms into playgrounds with the IKEA Foundation

Geetha Murali

Sri Lanka Soars in Words Per Minute
November 03, 2016

Sri Lanka Soars in Words Per Minute
Growing a Love of Reading in South Africa
November 03, 2016

Growing a Love of Reading in South Africa
Measuring the Effectiveness of a Life Skills Education
November 03, 2016

Measuring the effectiveness of a life skills education
Room to Read Recognized With Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating And NGO Advisor Top NGO Ranking
July 01, 2016

Room to Read Recognized With Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating And NGO Advisor Top NGO Ranking
For Room to Read, Quality Children’s Books Start in the Writers’ Workshop
June 29, 2016

For Room to Read, quality children’s books start in the writers’ workshop
Room to Read Welcomes Heather Simpson As New Chief Program Officer
March 21, 2016

Room to Read Welcomes Heather Simpson As New Chief Program Officer
One Child, One Classroom, One Community: Why Influencing a Culture of Reading Could Help Solve the Global Education Crisis
March 07, 2016

One child, one classroom, one community: Why influencing a culture of reading could help solve the global education crisis
Room to Read Earns Ninth Consecutive Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating
May 20, 2015

Room to Read Earns Ninth Consecutive Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating

First Lady Of The United States Michelle Obama And First Lady Of Cambodia Bun Rany Meet With Students From Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program
March 23, 2015

First lady of the United States Michelle Obama and first lady of Cambodia Bun Rany meet with students from Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program
Michelle Obama Promotes Girls' Education in Cambodia
March 21, 2015

Michelle Obama promotes girls' education in Cambodia
Michelle Obama visits Cambodia for 'Let Girls Learn' Asia trip
March 21, 2015

Michelle Obama visits Cambodia for 'Let Girls Learn' Asia trip
DO NOT READ THIS.
January 25, 2015

DO NOT READ THIS.
Room to Read Earns Young Presidents' Organization SEN Philanthropy Award
September 22, 2014

Room to Read Earns Young Presidents' Organization SEN Philanthropy Award
Room to Read Recognized With 2014 Library Of Congress Literacy Award
August 30, 2014

Room to Read recognized with 2014 Library Of Congress Literacy Award
Room to Read Building Libraries All Over the World, The Washington Post
February 12, 2013

Room to Read building libraries all over the world, The Washington Post
End Book Deserts

End Book Deserts
Diverse books are bridges to embracing our differences

Diverse books are bridges to embracing our differences
How to make children’s book collections more inclusive

How to make children’s book collections more inclusive
A study on Kinyarwanda instructional time in lower primary

A study on Kinyarwanda instructional time in lower primary
Why Female Leadership is What the Climate Justice Movement Needs

Why Female Leadership is What the Climate Justice Movement Needs
Holding Big Tech Accountable for Online Violence Against Women and Gendered Disinformation

Holding Big Tech Accountable for Online Violence Against Women and Gendered Disinformation
Gendered disinformation might have cost Warren the nomination and us our lives

Gendered disinformation might have cost Warren the nomination and us our lives
Room to Read Literacy Program expands to new regions
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