Yemen Crisis
The Situation in Yemen Yemen is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 21.6 million people, including 11 million children, in urgent need of assistance. Years of conflict have devastated infrastructure, leading to severe food insecurity and a lack of healthcare. READ Foundation’s Yemen Crisis appeal aims to provide critical support by delivering emergency aid, […]
Sponsor An Orphan
Transforming Lives, One Orphan at a Time In Azad Jammu & Kashmir, orphaned children face immense challenges. READ Foundation’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme offers hope and a path to a brighter future. For just £30 a month, you can provide a child with quality education and much more for an entire year. Our holistic approach ensures […]
The Ansar Club
Welcome to The Ansar Club Have you ever thought about how you could really make the most of the charity you give? It’s something that’s built into each and every one of us. Kindness and charity is beloved to God and a huge part of why we do what we do. But have you thought […]
School in a Bus
Rolling Education into Refugee Camps Many refugee children and their families fleeing conflict have found shelter in Lebanon’s refugee camps. Living in dire conditions, these families lack basic necessities – including education, a fundamental right for every child. Tragically, many of these young refugees have never set foot in a classroom. READ Foundation’s School in […]
World Book Day
World Book Day 2nd of March 2023 Happy World Book Day! Today we celebrate the joys and benefits of reading. As we celebrate this day, let’s pause to consider the reality that, despite a steady increase in literacy rates over the previous 50 years, there are still 773 million adult illiterates worldwide, the majority of […]
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
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 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 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
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 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’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 […]