World Zero Discrimination Day
World Zero Discrimination Day 1st of march 2023 Today is World Zero Discrimination Day. A day that is annually observed by the UN and other international organisations. The purpose of the day is to advance equality before the law and in daily life across all UN members. Unfortunately, discrimination, poverty and inequalities typically coexist, making it […]
World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice 20th of February 2023 Today is the World Day of Social Justice. A day to reflect on how important it is to build an inclusive and just society. In order to achieve social justice, education is essential because it equips people with the knowledge and abilities they need to fully […]
Women in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 10th of February 2023 Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. A gender gap in STEM still exists globally despite some encouraging advances. Due to gender preconceptions and expectations, this disparity first appears in education. Systems of bias that prevent women and people […]
CEO UPDATE: OUR EXPERTISE IN EMERGENCIES
CEO UPDATE: OUR EXPERTISE IN EMERGENCIES 09th of September 2022 Asalaamu Alaikum, READ Foundation was born out of the belief that education works. It is the driving force that pulls communities out of poverty and gives them a new foundation for success. We take this ethos and apply it to all our work, whether that’s […]
CEO UPDATE: READ ON THE FRONT LINE
CEO UPDATE: READ ON THE FRONT LINE 06th of September 2022 Asalaamu ‘alaikum, Many of you have seen the tragedy which has really impacted Pakistan. It’s unfathomable that 1/3 of the country where our organisation was founded in is underwater. We operate nearly 400 schools here; caring for orphans and providing a valuable education to […]
Press Release
UK government to match fund donations to charity appeal for out-of-school girls in Pakistan 24th of January 2021 READ Foundation has secured match funding from the UK Government through the UK Aid Match programme and is delighted to announce the launch of the new Empower Her appeal to support out-of-school girls in rural areas of Pakistan […]
Changing Course, Transforming Education
Changing Course, Transforming Education 24th of January 2021 “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X As we settle into 2022, it is difficult not think about how much our lives have changed over the last two years. Massive economic inequalities, the climate crisis, growing social polarisation, geo-political tensions and the […]
World Students’ Day
World Students’ Day 15th of October 2021 “Dream, dream, dream, dreams transform into thoughts. And thoughts result in action.” – Dr A P J Abdul Kalam World Students’ Day is remembered on October 15th. This is to honour the noted educator, scientist and politician Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. In his school years, he was […]
International Day of the Girl
International Day of the Girl 11th of October 2021 Today is International Day of the Girl. A special day to acknowledge girls’ rights and consider the many challenges they face around the world. Girls face discrimination and inequalities in many aspects of their lives globally i.e. barriers to education, medical care, and even employment when they […]
World Teachers’ Day 2021
World Teachers’ Day 2021 5th of October 2021 ‘A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning.’Brad Henry Teachers are real superheroes that are a source of instruction and inspiration. They continued to educate and support learners while most people had to stay at home during the pandemic. Teachers enabled […]
International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day 8th of September 2021 International Literacy Day (IDL) was established by UNESCO on the 8th of September 1966, and since then, it is celebrated every year to establish the significance of literacy for everyone around the world. Their aim is “to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity […]
Barriers to Education for Girls
Barriers to Education for Girls 30th of August 2021 Girls, as much as boys, deserve to have an education, it’s a global right, however, in many developing countries, they are not given the same opportunities. The advantages of having educated women in communities are many, including being able to make better choices in life and join […]