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You can create change with Room to Read

February 29, 2024

Life skills for today

Abie Spangler, Room to Read | April 24, 2024

“My school is now shining.”

April 19, 2024

Changemaker Spotlight: Geetha Murali

April 19, 2024

One rupee at a time

April 08, 2024

Increasing girls’ employability worldwide: The Room to Read difference

March 12, 2024

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

Room to Read | March 01, 2024

A climate change champion: Meet Dewmini from She Creates Change

March 01, 2024

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

March 01, 2024

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

March 01, 2024

Leading the way to a more equitable future: Meet Keya from She Creates Change

February 29, 2024

Room to Read CEO Dr. Geetha Murali listed among CNBC's CHANGEMAKERS

February 28, 2024

From self-defense to self-confidence: Meet Yashika from She Creates Change

February 27, 2024

Persevering in the face of adversity: Meet Trang from She Creates Change

February 23, 2024

Unlocking talent: Meet Naifat from She Creates Change

February 21, 2024

Breaking barriers, inspiring change: Meet Diksha from She Creates Change

February 19, 2024

Room to Read develops life skills curriculum for the 21st century

Abigail Spangler, Room to Read | February 16, 2024

I have followed my dreams through Room to Read's life skills education sessions

February 15, 2024

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

February 12, 2024

Creating essential learning resources: Room to Read publishes new Urdu-language books in Pakistan

January 31, 2024

Statement from Geetha Murali for Education Live 24 January 2024

Geetha Murali | January 24, 2024

The importance of cognitive interviews in measurement practices

January 22, 2024

Geetha Murali Read by Jes Wolfe

Jes Wolfe | January 05, 2024

Making room for a more sustainable future for all

December 28, 2023

Geetha Murali: Educating the World

December 19, 2023

Room to Read publishes three new graphic novels for girls in Southern Italy

December 12, 2023

Measurement insights from Room to Read’s Life Skills for Equality Project

Fernanda Gándara, Room to Read | December 06, 2023

Journey of a dollar at Room to Read

December 01, 2023

Humanitix partnership makes room for education this giving season 

November 28, 2023

Making room for connection and community

November 27, 2023

Making room to foster a love of reading

November 24, 2023

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

November 20, 2023

Making room for a more equitable, resilient future

November 15, 2023

Making room for system-level change

November 13, 2023

Making room for learning, one storybook at a time

November 11, 2023

Room to Read's support has changed my life forever

November 10, 2023

Making room to bring more books to more children

November 09, 2023

Making room for dreaming and reading

November 07, 2023

Making room for education champions

November 06, 2023

Room to Read welcomes new board leadership

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 | November 02, 2023

Room to Read shares: five ways to be a great mentor

October 25, 2023

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

Animation World Network | October 18, 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 | October 11, 2023

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

Charithra Chandran | October 11, 2023

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

October 11, 2023

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

October 11, 2023

Room to Read presents: She Creates Change | Official Trailer

October 09, 2023

Brunch with Noreen featuring Dr. Geetha Murali

Noreen Mir and Geetha Murali | October 06, 2023

Love for libraries in Indonesia: Room to Read Literacy Program expands to new regions

September 27, 2023

Room to Read’s “Dancing Hands”: a story of friendship through Filipino Sign Language

September 21, 2023

Bringing more children under our iconic roof: Room to Read’s brand refresh

September 12, 2023

To Lead Is Human podcast: Leading from every seat

Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read, CEO | September 11, 2023

Five countries where Room to Read libraries are flourishing

August 31, 2023

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

Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read, CEO | August 23, 2023

Three ways that Room to Read supports climate justice

August 11, 2023

Meet Nikini, Room to Read student and runner making history for her school

August 08, 2023

Meet Hannah Lau-Walker, director of She Creates Change: Trang from Nexus Studios

July 28, 2023

Education for all: updates from Room to Read’s programs around the world

July 18, 2023

IMC's Trading & Gaming for Charity Day raises funds to benefit 120,000 children in Room to Read's Literacy Program

July 11, 2023

Meet Claudia Chinyere Akole, co-director of She Creates Change: Naifat from Nexus Studios

June 28, 2023

Nexus of Good: Breaking barriers

Anil Swarup | June 28, 2023

Meet Neeraja Raj, director of She Creates Change: Diksha from Nexus Studios

June 20, 2023

Education remains a constant amidst change for refugee communities across the globe

June 12, 2023

Empowering India's future with Room to Read

Dr Surjeet Dhanji and Poornima Garg | June 09, 2023

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

Room to Read | June 07, 2023

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

Dhiraj Anand | May 30, 2023

A Room To Read: Case for libraries In schools

BW Education | May 29, 2023

Reading Mela organized in Salyan

Nepal Live Today | May 28, 2023

Meet Prashanti Aswani, director of She Creates Change: Yashika from Nexus Studios

May 15, 2023

Room to Read Appoints Stanley Hainsworth and Tomoya Masanao to Global Board of Directors

May 11, 2023

Room to Read celebrates changemakers in New York

May 02, 2023

Fostering literacy and gender equality across the globe: updates from Room to Read’s programs

April 26, 2023

Supporting young readers: Room to Read's global book publishing initiatives

April 25, 2023

Your love letter to a brighter future at Room to Read

April 24, 2023

Dutch Postcode Lottery selects Room to Read for a three year €500,000 grant

April 21, 2023

Inspiring the next generation of changemakers: Introducing Room to Read and Ashoka’s new children's book series

April 06, 2023

Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program: Leading with Life Skills

March 27, 2023

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

March 27, 2023

Developing a lifelong love of reading: Meet Sreykeo from Room to Read Cambodia

March 23, 2023

Room to Read presents She Creates Change

March 06, 2023

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

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 | March 06, 2023

International Mother Language Day: Being a part of the story

February 21, 2023

Setting the course for 2023: Room to Read's 2022 Country Management Conference

February 16, 2023

Dr. Geetha Murali on The HPScast

February 08, 2023

Alignment and execution: Private, public and social sector actors must address girls’ education together

February 02, 2023

UNESCO laureate Room to Read Cambodia helps girls stay in school

January 18, 2023

Facing challenges with life skills: Meet Theannou from Room to Read Cambodia

January 17, 2023

Creating a world of lifelong learners: Room to Read updates from across the globe

December 30, 2022

Persevering with life skills: Meet Naduni from Sri Lanka

December 09, 2022

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

December 06, 2022

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 Girls’ Education Program

December 01, 2022

Fighting for Climate Justice Means Fighting for Gender Equality

November 30, 2022

Building a network of support: Meet Sinit from Room to Read Cambodia  

November 28, 2022

Six ways to give in less than five minutes

November 22, 2022

Climate activism meets entrepreneurship: Meet Nuru from Room to Read Tanzania  

November 18, 2022

Room to Read Appoints Sonny Kalsi to Global Board of Directors

November 10, 2022

Room to Read benefiting girls in Southern Italy

November 08, 2022

Meet Fernanda Gándara, Room to Read's director of gender-related research

November 07, 2022

Un italiano che lotta da Londra contro l'analfabetismo

November 02, 2022

Room to Read’s STEAM-Powered Careers Book Collection inspires representation in STEAM careers

October 12, 2022

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

October 11, 2022

Room to Read and LSEG Foundation ring in expanded partnership for global education support

October 07, 2022

Updates from Room to Read's teams across the globe

October 06, 2022

Room to Read's Community Reading Forums support young readers in Bangladesh

September 30, 2022

Removal of barriers for access to education creates 'phenomenal' opportunities for edtech

September 30, 2022

Room to Read appoints Michael Bowers as chief program implementation officer and Cynthia Orme as chief people and technology officer

September 28, 2022

Three must-read books from Room to Read Author Advocates

September 15, 2022

Meet Room to Read’s new director, library advisor!

September 06, 2022

Inside Room to Read's Literacy Program in Tanzania

August 31, 2022

Six ways to celebrate International Literacy Day

August 29, 2022

Collier kids can get book collection to take home

August 18, 2022

Room to Read's work in Pakistan

August 12, 2022

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

August 08, 2022

Craig Herb on creating his legacy with Room to Read

July 28, 2022

Partnerships pave the way: scaling Room to Read’s library model

July 20, 2022

Attention all book lovers: Here’s what we’re adding to our shelves

July 18, 2022

Inspiring stories have helped Naduni persevere through Sri Lanka crisis

July 18, 2022

Around the world with Room to Read in eight updates

July 06, 2022

The power of life skills: Meet Maneesha from Room to Read Sri Lanka

June 24, 2022

Building to global scale: Room to Read's 15+ year partnership with Salesforce

June 22, 2022

Watch: Room to Read associate director discusses upcoming book distribution

June 22, 2022

Establishing new Room to Read school libraries in Jordan

June 21, 2022

World Refugee Day: Room to Read provides Afghan children with stories of building a new home

June 20, 2022

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

June 20, 2022

Skill building in Sri Lanka: Meet Chamodi

June 17, 2022

Sharing our insights and experience globally

June 15, 2022

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

June 09, 2022

Pratik's home library

May 23, 2022

Room to Read’s 2022 New York Gala recognizes education as the key that unlocks possibilities

May 19, 2022

Rebels with Room to Read

Jonathan Alley | May 18, 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

May 13, 2022

Folklore to protect our future: publishing news from Room to Read

May 02, 2022

Local educators seek to provide more book access in Bay Area ‘book deserts’

April 22, 2022

Room to Read selected as gift recipient by University of Texas at Austin’s 2022 philanthropy lab

April 22, 2022

Asharq Business with Bloomberg's “Morning with Cyba” Interviews Room to Read's CEO, Dr. Geetha Murali

April 20, 2022

World change and word choice go hand in hand: Room to Read’s statement on dignified language

April 13, 2022

Helping children cope through COVID-19: developing the skills that children need to learn

April 13, 2022

Using dignified language unseats bias and advances equity

April 13, 2022

Building financial security

Meet Sifa from Room to Read Tanzania | April 06, 2022

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

Christabel Pinto | April 04, 2022

Advancing life skills measurement: the ALSA for Girls Synthesis Report and How-To Guide

March 31, 2022

Around the world in nine updates

March 30, 2022

Room to Read appoints Yusuf Alireza as Board of Directors Chair

March 17, 2022

Rebels Rule: Transformational stories of perseverance and strength

March 10, 2022

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

March 08, 2022

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

March 07, 2022

Initiative in Kern County makes sure kids have books at home

March 04, 2022

Meet Nishita from Room to Read Bangladesh

January 27, 2022

Room to Read provides free books to Central California children

December 27, 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

December 21, 2021

'I was just stunned:' A Wauwatosa woman bequeaths $4.6 million to a global nonprofit for children's literacy

December 21, 2021

Room to Read global board update

December 20, 2021

CNBC's Squawk Box interviews Room to Read's Heather Simpson on the magnitude of the education crisis

December 17, 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

December 14, 2021

Room to Read announces new board appointments

December 02, 2021

Dreams Start with Education

November 29, 2021

Meet Kirma from Room to Read India

November 22, 2021

Meet Joshua from Room to Read Tanzania

November 15, 2021

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

Christina Kwauk & Natalie Wyss | October 26, 2021

On our path to global COVID-19 recovery, we must focus on literacy

October 20, 2021

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

Andrew Jack | October 14, 2021

Life skills we wish we learned in school

October 08, 2021

A changemaker for her village: Meet Roshni from India

October 04, 2021

Understanding the importance of equality: Meet Phimya from Room to Read Laos

October 01, 2021

“India Gets Reading at Home” campaign

September 27, 2021

Room to Read investigates scarcity of books and lack of book diversity for children in the U.S.

August 30, 2021

Educational inequities exacerbated by 'book deserts,' study finds

August 26, 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

August 25, 2021

Room to Read’s minority language book publishing

August 24, 2021

Room to Read's COVID-19 Book Collection

August 17, 2021

Geetha Murali on South Asian Trailblazers

August 09, 2021

Supporter Spotlight: Peter from Calgary on Leaving a Legacy

July 23, 2021

Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of “The Mountains Sing”, joins Room to Read Author Advocates

July 19, 2021

Building a foundation for learning: updates from Room to Read's programs around the world

July 12, 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”

June 30, 2021

What we learned at ‘Diversity of Diversity: The Power of Books in Fostering Diverse Communities’

June 16, 2021

Meet Akhi from Room to Read Bangladesh: supported by Comic Relief U.S., Red Nose Day

May 24, 2021

Assessing oral language skills to inform reading programming

April 26, 2021

Lilly Singh plays “The Price is Right at Night” for Room to Read

April 22, 2021

Room to Read's Peace & Equality Book Collection

April 09, 2021

Creating an equitable world by closing the gender gap in financial literacy: Room to Read’s adaptation of new methods in educating adolescent girls

By Reema Shrestha, associate director, Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program | April 08, 2021

Stories of change from Girls' Education Program participants in India

March 29, 2021

Room to Read appoints Tatcha’s Vicky Tsai to Board of Directors

March 18, 2021

Growing up in different ways: Reflections from Girls’ Education Program alumnae in Vietnam

March 15, 2021

Meet Neema, a Social Mobilizer from Tanzania

March 09, 2021

Meet Kabita from Room to Read Nepal: Leading by example

March 03, 2021

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

January 25, 2021

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

January 18, 2021

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

January 13, 2021

Reimagining girls’ education during COVID-19: Lessons from adapting programs and measures

January 07, 2021

IMAGINE: 2020 Virtual Gala

December 17, 2020

Lucina Di-Meco writes for Ms. Magazine - Four Ways to Empower a New Generation of Women Political Leaders

November 25, 2020

Room to Read CEO, Dr. Geetha Murali, appears on new podcast series by Qualtrics

November 18, 2020

Celebrating Room to Read's 20th Anniversary

November 18, 2020

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

November 17, 2020

Meet Siti from Room to Read Tanzania

October 22, 2020

Room to Read and Scholastic deliver children’s books around the world

October 22, 2020

How Mahesha supported her family during lockdown using financial education

October 20, 2020

Four Ways to Empower a New Generation of Women Political Leaders

Lucina Di Meco | October 20, 2020

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

October 08, 2020

Room to Read and Warburg Pincus partner on transformational commitment to girls’ education in India

October 07, 2020

Four ways Room to Read supports diversity, equity and inclusion through our Literacy Program

September 29, 2020

BBC World News TV interview Room to Read CEO Geetha Murali on global illiteracy rates

September 28, 2020

Alisha Niehaus Berger writes about the power of globally diverse children's books

Alisha Niehaus Berger | September 21, 2020

Bloomberg cover Room to Read's work in Asia to keep girls learning during school closures

September 21, 2020

Room to Read recognized by Library of Congress with David M. Rubenstein Special Response Award

September 10, 2020

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

September 08, 2020

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

September 07, 2020

How Room to Read and MetLife Foundation support girls' education across Asia

August 28, 2020

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

August 13, 2020

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

August 13, 2020

Euronews interview: Room to Read's Laurie McMahon discusses girls' education risk indicator

July 13, 2020

‘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

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

June 29, 2020

Making way for all voices to be heard

Christabel Pinto | June 12, 2020

Room to Read donor spotlight: Elle Chassin

June 10, 2020

Room to Read Statement on Black Lives Matter

June 08, 2020

BBC World Service interview: Room to Read's Sri Lanka country director

June 02, 2020

Room to Read interviewed by BBC Woman's Hour

May 19, 2020

Education endures: How Room to Read is benefiting children during the COVID-19 crisis

May 12, 2020

How the world might change for the better after coronavirus

May 07, 2020

Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books During COVID-19 School Closures Alongside Celebrity Video Read-Alouds

May 06, 2020

Room to Read joins the call to unite with Julia Roberts and Prajakta Koli

April 30, 2020

COVID-19: Girls face risks to their futures but women mentors bring support

April 29, 2020

Education in crisis: why girls will pay the highest price in the COVID-19 pandemic

April 23, 2020

Fact or Fiction? Children Want Their Non-Fiction Books, Adults May Be Their Barriers

Heather Simpson, Chief Program Officer | April 01, 2020

BBC Radio: Dr. Geetha Murali on the COVID-19 education crisis

March 27, 2020

How Room to Read is Responding to COVID-19

Geetha Murali | March 18, 2020

Creators for Change on girls' education

March 17, 2020

Five ways to make decodable stories fun

By Kerri Thomsen | March 12, 2020

Room to Read Announces New Board of Directors Chair

March 12, 2020

Fraternity members help elementary school kids learn to love reading

March 09, 2020

Ending illiteracy begins with children seeing themselves in books

March 05, 2020

Unveiling Room to Read's first children’s books in Filipino language

February 28, 2020

With oral language intervention, comes new love for reading

February 21, 2020

Room to Read Named Community Benefactor of Choice at ETHDenver2020

February 07, 2020

Why doing good is good economics

Dr. Geetha Murali | January 03, 2020

Room to Read and the Burger King McLamore Foundation bring quality education to children around the world

December 30, 2019

Inside Michelle Obama & Julia Roberts' emotional day with Vietnamese schoolgirls: 'I will never recover'

December 09, 2019

This is what the end of impossible looks like

December 08, 2019

What happens when girls learn how to save

December 05, 2019

Non-fiction comes to light — A golden step by Room to Read

November 29, 2019

Meet Yashodha from Room to Read Sri Lanka

November 11, 2019

For Chenchu in India, storytime thrives beyond the library

November 04, 2019

Why this Sri Lankan teacher & student love our literacy program

November 04, 2019

Meet Kalpana from Room to Read India

November 01, 2019

Meet Hawa: Room to Read Girls' Education Program graduate and aspiring policymaker

October 01, 2019

Meet Sony from Room to Read in Siem Reap

October 01, 2019

Four pillars of success for nonprofit CEO successions

By Erin Ganju and Dr. Geetha Murali | September 21, 2019

Meet three Nepali fathers who want more gender-equal communities

Shriluna Shrestha, Communications Officer, Nepal | June 14, 2019

Libraries changing the margins of the world

June 06, 2019

The first generation to go to school, Mereena is changing her family's trajectory

June 01, 2019

Callan Farris announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador

May 22, 2019

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

Inside Sri Lanka: Mothers who migrate

Umeshi Rajeendra, Room to Read Sri Lanka | May 03, 2019

Meet Thuy: an inspiration to her community in Vietnam

April 10, 2019

With Global Partnerships Comes System-Level, Educational Change in Vietnam

April 08, 2019

How to unlock your hidden superhero

Dr. Geetha Murali | March 07, 2019

Why partnerships are the answer to quality education for all children

Dr. Geetha Murali | December 20, 2018

Reading, the reason Ragini smiles

Charulata Biswas, Room to Read India | October 31, 2018

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

Dr. Geetha Murali | October 22, 2018

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

October 11, 2018

Books can rewire our brains, and connect us all

Geetha Murali | September 01, 2018

Miss Universe Vietnam H’Hen Niê announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador

August 13, 2018

Spotlight on life skills: When menstruation is taboo

July 23, 2018

Garbiñe Muguruza establishes library in Cambodia as Room to Read Ambassador

June 29, 2018

6 Things You Should Know on World Refugee Day

Lessons from bringing Arabic story books to Jordan’s children and refugees. | June 20, 2018

Kimberly Vandenberg announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador

May 11, 2018

Every child needs education and a “Room to Read” to achieve success

May 08, 2018

Five reasons children need more non-fiction books

April 30, 2018

With 100 books per year, this reading star soars

April 06, 2018

Michelle Obama talks to a girl from Nepal about why education is vital

March 08, 2018

A new boys’ club, where girls are welcome

March 07, 2018

Five ways Room to Read teaches girls to protect their bodies and themselves

March 01, 2018

Room to Read collaborates with Google to develop Indonesia's reading culture

February 09, 2018

Room to Read Propels Literacy in Indonesia with Support from Google.org

December 15, 2017

Dr. Geetha Murali Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Room to Read; Erin Ganju to Transition to Emeritus Board

December 11, 2017

Meet the Team: Ruksana Sultana, Girls’ Education Program Manager of Bangladesh

December 05, 2017

How Saluom became an inspiration to her village

November 14, 2017

Benchmarking reading fluency in Bangladesh

October 16, 2017

Vietnam government creates 250+ libraries from Room to Read model

October 13, 2017

Room to Read measures life skills in Cambodia

October 12, 2017

Dilshad Vadsaria announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador

September 27, 2017

Wimbledon champ, Garbiñe Muguruza, gives advice to young girls with big dreams

September 06, 2017

How our Family History Led us to Monthly Giving

Geetha Murali, Chief Communications and Development Officer, Room to Read | September 05, 2017

Turning South African readers into tomorrow’s leaders

July 10, 2017

Garbiñe Muguruza announces philanthropic commitment to global education as Room to Read Ambassador

June 01, 2017

Room to Read Founder John Wood: Charlie Rose

May 31, 2017

Meet the Team: Christabel Pinto, New Global Literacy Director

May 18, 2017

TATCHA + Room to Read: A beautiful partnership to educate girls globally

April 14, 2017

Meet the Team: Lucina Di-Meco, New Director of Girls' Education Programs

March 29, 2017

How beauty brand Tatcha became a philanthropic success story

March 29, 2017

Like Sheryl Sandberg, We Encourage Girls to Lean In

March 17, 2017

4th Grader Raises $3k for Bangladeshi Students

March 15, 2017

Chimamanda Adichie Discusses Diversity in Children's Books

March 03, 2017

Student success in Sri Lanka: looking beyond tertiary school

Umeshi Rajeendra | February 21, 2017

Room to Read creates an innovative tool to measure girls’ life skills

December 14, 2016

Turning classrooms into playgrounds with the IKEA Foundation

Geetha Murali | November 20, 2016

Sri Lanka Soars in Words Per Minute

November 03, 2016

Growing a Love of Reading in South Africa

November 03, 2016

A Veteran Teacher Perfects Her Style

November 03, 2016

Measuring the effectiveness of a life skills education

November 03, 2016

For Room to Read, quality children’s books start in the writers’ workshop

June 29, 2016

How to read to children: Why training teachers matters

April 01, 2016

One child, one classroom, one community: Why influencing a culture of reading could help solve the global education crisis

March 07, 2016
August 11, 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

March 23, 2015

Michelle Obama promotes girls' education in Cambodia

March 21, 2015

Michelle Obama visits Cambodia for 'Let Girls Learn' Asia trip

March 21, 2015

DO NOT READ THIS.

January 25, 2015

Why Invest in Teachers?

October 06, 2014

Room to Read Earns Young Presidents' Organization SEN Philanthropy Award

September 22, 2014

Room to Read recognized with 2014 Library Of Congress Literacy Award

August 30, 2014

A passionate teacher pays it forward

August 29, 2014

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

February 12, 2013

End Book Deserts

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Diverse books are bridges to embracing our differences

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How to make children’s book collections more inclusive

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A study on Kinyarwanda instructional time in lower primary

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Why Female Leadership is What the Climate Justice Movement Needs

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Holding Big Tech Accountable for Online Violence Against Women and Gendered Disinformation

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Gendered disinformation might have cost Warren the nomination and us our lives

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

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Reading Champions: scaling Room to Read’s library approach to nurture a strong culture of reading in South Africa

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