General Fund

Ethiopia Ethiopia faces some of the most severe barriers to education in East Africa. Poverty prevents many families from affording uniforms and books, while deep-rooted cultural expectations and child marriage keep girls out of school. Today, 1.6 million girls remain out of school, and three in four do not attend secondary education. Conflict has made […]

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Tanzania In Tanzania, many children face overwhelming barriers to education. Poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and harmful practices prevent thousands from staying in school. Girls are particularly disadvantaged, only 73% complete primary school and fewer than 34% transition to secondary education. Without intervention, many face early marriage, limited opportunities, and a cycle of poverty that continues into […]

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Malawi Malawi is one of the ten poorest countries in the world. In rural areas, thousands of children are missing out on education due to poverty, overcrowded classrooms and a lack of safe facilities. Many villages have no schools at all, forcing children to walk long distances or drop out altogether. Teachers are also scarce, […]

pakistan emergency relief

A Climate Crisis is a Children’s Crisis – Pakistan Flood Emergency In the last three years, Pakistan has faced over 20 climate-related emergencies, and this monsoon season brought deadly cloudbursts and flash floods that tore through entire villages in minutes.  Since late June, more than 711 people have been killed, nearly a thousand injured, and […]

Emergency Fund

Children in Crisis Zones Every child has the right to learn, even in times of conflict, disaster and displacement. Despite its life-saving impact, education remains one of the most underfunded areas in humanitarian response, receiving less than 3% of global aid.  In Gaza, the blockade has restricted the flow of humanitarian aid, and the ongoing […]

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Emergency Winter Relief To Help Displaced Families Survive Winter The escalating crisis in Lebanon has pushed more than a million people out of their homes to find shelter in the North and elsewhere. Forced to live in overcrowded and worn-down shelters, they have little to no winter supplies to keep themselves warm as the colder […]

Street Children

The Street Children of Bangladesh In the densely populated streets of Bangladesh, thousands of children face unimaginable hardships. Poverty, family breakdown, and natural disasters have forced these vulnerable children into a life of survival on the streets. Without access to education, healthcare, or proper nutrition, they’re exposed to exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening dangers. Many resort […]

Bangladesh Visit

READ Foundation Bangladesh visit

Read about our Domestic Programmes Manager Ashraf’s recent visit to Bangladesh and how we’re making a difference in that part of the world.

When is Eid ul Adha 2024?

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Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide. Find out when it’s happening in 2024.

When is Dhul Hijjah 2024?

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Dhul Hijjah is the season of pilgrimage and one of the four sacred months of Islam. Learn more and find out when it falls in 2024.

Empower Her

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Read about our efforts in rural Pakistan and how we’re giving out-of-school girls access to quality education and the chance to succeed.

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