At the start of each new academic year, parents rush around to ensure their children have all the tools they need for the year ahead. From uniforms to textbooks and stationery, we make sure our children are well prepared. However, millions of children living in impoverished backgrounds around the world do not enjoy the same opportunities. That’s why we at READ Foundation work hard to prepare the orphans and vulnerable children who attend our schools with the tools they need to succeed. These children are full of ambition and bright ideas and are ready to change the world. However, they lack the basic necessities required to study. Our Back to School initiative prepares them for school and lessens the burden on their families.