International Day of the Girl

International Day Of the Girl

International Day of the Girl: Empowering Girls Through Education with READ Foundation On October 11th each year, the global community unites to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This day not only serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and discrimination girls worldwide encounter but also emphasises the importance of empowering girls […]

SIDA’s Annual Conference

SIDA Annual Conference

Uniting for Quality Education: READ Foundation at SIDA’s Annual Conference Last week, READ Foundation had the privilege of participating in the Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA) annual conference titled ‘All Eyes on the SDGs’. This event brought together various SIDA members, speakers, and government representatives, all dedicated to contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

Sponsor an Orphan: Turn Their Make Believe into Reality

Sponsor Orphan

Sponsor an Orphan A New Dawn: Sponsor an Orphan The start of a new school year is synonymous with fresh starts and the anticipation of academic exploration for students globally. Armed with untouched notebooks and a sense of expectancy, they brace themselves to embark on a journey through another year of learning. Yet, sadly, for […]

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day 20th of June 2023 Empowering refugees with ‘Hope Away from Home’ through education. World Refugee Day, established by the United Nations in 2001, marks the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. It serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by refugees and the importance […]

World Day Against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labor

Empowering Children Through Education: Ending Child Labour on World Day Against Child Labour 2023 12th of June In a world where every child deserves a childhood filled with learning and opportunities, the persistence of child labour is a grave injustice. On June 12th, we come together to observe World Day Against Child Labour, focusing on […]

World Creativity and Innovation Day

World Creativity Day

World Creativity and Innovation Day 21st of April 2023 Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day (#WCID), a global UN holiday observed on April 21, aims to increase public awareness of the value of creativity and innovation in problem-solving in order to advance the UN’s sustainable development goals, often known as the “global goals.” With […]

International Women’s Day

International Women Day

International Women’s Day 8th of March 2023 Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is innovation and technology for gender equality, highlighting the importance of using technology to empower women and girls and to promote gender equality in all aspects of life. Gender equality in technology is still a challenge globally. Education is a crucial […]

World Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day

World Zero Discrimination Day 1st of march 2023 Today is World Zero Discrimination Day. A day that is annually observed by the UN and other international organisations. The purpose of the day is to advance equality before the law and in daily life across all UN members. Unfortunately, discrimination, poverty and inequalities typically coexist, making it […]

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice 20th of February 2023 Today is the World Day of Social Justice. A day to reflect on how important it is to build an inclusive and just society. In order to achieve social justice, education is essential because it equips people with the knowledge and abilities they need to fully […]

Women in Science

Women in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 10th of February 2023 Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. A gender gap in STEM still exists globally despite some encouraging advances. Due to gender preconceptions and expectations, this disparity first appears in education. Systems of bias that prevent women and people […]

CEO UPDATE: OUR EXPERTISE IN EMERGENCIES

READ Foundation expertise in emergencies

CEO UPDATE: OUR EXPERTISE IN EMERGENCIES 09th of September 2022 Asalaamu Alaikum, READ Foundation was born out of the belief that education works. It is the driving force that pulls communities out of poverty and gives them a new foundation for success. We take this ethos and apply it to all our work, whether that’s […]

CEO UPDATE: READ ON THE FRONT LINE

READ Foundation working during Pakistan floods

CEO UPDATE: READ ON THE FRONT LINE 06th of September 2022 Asalaamu ‘alaikum, Many of you have seen the tragedy which has really impacted Pakistan. It’s unfathomable that 1/3 of the country where our organisation was founded in is underwater. We operate nearly 400 schools here; caring for orphans and providing a valuable education to […]

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