Shaping Philanthropy
Shaping Philanthropy
Philanthropy Age
Geetha Murali on the ripple effect of education
28 minutes Posted Nov 24, 2025 at 6:00 am.
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Room to Read is a global nonprofit working to address educational, gender and economic inequities affecting children around the world. Since its launch in 2000, the NGO has deployed almost US$1bn to deliver foundational learning to more than 52 million children, including thousands across Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. Its literacy pillar comprises teacher training, the publishing of local language books, and the development of school and community libraries. And through its Girls Education ...