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 […]
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 […]