Empower Her

We are incredibly grateful and humbled by the amount of generosity and care we have seen from supporters this Ramadan. From ensuring learning continues during emergencies in Gaza and Lebanon, to spreading joy to children in Yemen and Pakistan on Eid, your commitment is helping to improve the lives of children around the world.

International Women’s Day amplifies the one day a year when the resilience and limitless potential of women and girls everywhere are proudly celebrated. At READ Foundation, one day isn’t enough; we intertwine every initiative with a commitment to creating an environment where women can thrive.

"It’s equally our field too." Despite societal barriers, girls in Pakistan are proving they belong in STEM. Discover how young women in Kashmir are defying expectations and bridging community gaps with the help of targeted sponsorships.

In the communities we support, education is more than classrooms, textbooks or certificates. It is also protection, inclusion, and stability. With young people under the age of 30 making up more than half of the global population, their lived experience is essential in shaping learning.

Umer lost his father when he was very young. Now 16, see how he is building his future with READ Foundation.

3rd December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities across all areas of society, and to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion. The 2025 theme, “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, underscores the principle that genuine progress is only possible when everyone is included.

In the small village of Maghloora, Kashmir, Aizah lives with her mother, younger brother, and younger sister. Aizah, who is in Class 6, attends a READ Foundation school with all three of her siblings.

After losing both parents, Zahra found hope through READ Foundation’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme — continuing her education and rebuilding her future. Sponsor an orphan today.

Children in Pakistan are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, with rising floods, heatwaves, and environmental disasters disrupting their health, education, and future, warns a leading education charity.