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Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s
foundational literacy skills, as well as life skills that promote gender equality. We nurture these essential skills in
children by training and coaching educators, creating quality learning materials and spaces, strengthening education
systems, and delivering programs directly and with partners – all while honoring the dignity of every child. Committed
to accelerating learning outcomes for more children, more quickly, we have benefited 45 million children across 28
countries. Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to
read, learn and grow. Visit us at www.roomtoread.org.

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s
foundational literacy skills, as well as life skills that promote gender equality. As a leading implementer, Room to Read
nurtures these essential skills in children by training and coaching educators, creating quality learning materials
and spaces, and strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every child. We develop and
deliver evidence-based materials and approaches directly and with partners. We are a valuable partner of choice for
government, other system and program partners as well as investors focused on education. Committed to accelerating
learning outcomes for more children, more quickly, we have benefited 45 million children across 28 countries. By the
end of 2027, we aim to double the number of children and communities we support each year. Room to Read envisions a
world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow. Visit us at www.
roomtoread.org.

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s
foundational literacy skills, as well as life skills that promote gender equality. As a leading implementer, Room to Read
nurtures these essential skills in children by strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every
child. Our Literacy Portfolio supports children in developing literacy skills and a love of reading by training and coaching
educators, creating quality curriculum and children’s book content in local languages, and enriching learning spaces that
enable children to become independent readers. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports all adolescents, particularly
girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resilience,
leadership, decision-making and critical thinking. We are a valuable partner of choice for government, other system
and program partners as well as investors focused on education. Committed to accelerating learning outcomes for more
children, more quickly, Room to Read has benefited 45 million children across 28 countries, including Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Canada, China, Grenada, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Malawi, Maldives,
Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, United States,
Vietnam and Zambia. By the end of 2027, we aim to double the number of children and communities we support each
year. Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read,
learn and grow. Visit us at www.roomtoread.org.