Empowering Education: Our 10 Year Journey with Room to Read
By:
Kerstin Welsch
On
01/06/2023Reading time:
5 min
Summary:
Aligning our business with a meaningful cause, helping to address societal challenges and contributing to positive change.
Here we share a short report on a decade of supporting the nonprofit organization Room to Read.
A student reads a book in a local language (Room to Read's book publishing program created more than 6'100 books in over 50 languages and in 23 countries).
We Believe in Creating Livelong Learners.
We believe that education is the cornerstone of progress and empowerment. We understand the profound impact that literacy and education can have on the lives of individuals and therefore on communities. That's why we are proud supporters of the leading nonprofit organization Room to Read.
As an IT company, our people are dedicated to life-long learning and deeply commited to social responsiblity. Over the last decade, we have been contributing financial support to Room to Read, to reach more children, build libraries, print books, train teachers, and support the educational journeys of so many.
More about Room to Read
World Change Starts with Educated Children® - Room to Read is a remarkable nonprofit organization dedicated to improving children's literacy and girls' education across Asia and Africa.
Since the early 2000, the organization transforms the lives of millions of children through education and achieves lasting social change. By building libraries, establishing schools and providing scholarships, Room to Read empowers children, particularly girls, to break the circle of poverty and achieve their full potential. Additionally, their focus on gender equality and female empowerment sets them apart. Through their innovative programs, Room to Read continues to create a brighter future for underprivileged children, fostering a world where education truly knows no bounds.
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How to Support the Cause.
We understand that financial support is crucial for nonprofit organizations to sustain and expand their programs. And we strongly believe in the importance of accountability and impact measurement. Room to Read shares regular reports and updates on the progress made through their programs, such as the number of libraries and schools established, books published, and children benefiting from scholarships.
Beyond financial contributions, we actively engage with Room to Read activities and organize volunteer opportunities, contributing time and skills to the programs. This engagement not only fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment amongst us but also strengthens our commitment to making a difference.
Inspiring Others.
Until date, it has been an immensely rewarding experience for us as a company and as individuals. By sharing our journey and experiences with Room to Read, we hope to inspire not only individuals but also other businesses to take action and contribute to this worthy cause.
Together, we can create a brighter future through education.
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