Founded in 2000, Room to Read is dedicated to fostering foundational learning skills in children. Our contextualized approach promotes literacy and life skills in a way that is both dignified and gender-equitable. We cultivate these essential abilities by training and mentoring educators, developing high-quality learning materials and environments, strengthening education systems, and implementing programs directly and in partnership with others — all while upholding the dignity of every child.
We believe that quality education is a fundamental human right. Yet, the reality remains:
Over 773 million people worldwide are unable to read, with women and girls making up two-thirds of this number.
In low- and middle-income countries, 7 out of 10 ten-year-olds cannot read and comprehend a simple story, placing them in what is known as learning poverty.
