Literacy
The Gift of Books
By Kat Vaughan
I grew up devouring books, thanks to my Mom who encouraged me to read. Through the black and white pages of books, I'd move from my world to anywhere; I'd morph into the main characters through the persuasive words in books. Yes, reading was my escape. Thankfully, this insatiable love for reading and learning has never dissipated.
It is my love for learning that compels me to also help others learn. Indeed, every child should have the opportunity to learn how to read and write. Yet, around the world, especially in the developing world, illiteracy is staggering. There are hundreds of organizations helping children learn through the gift of books. Here are three fabulous organizations making a world of difference, helping schools and communities learn through reading and education:
Room to Read: They build libraries, schools and computer labs in the developing world. John Wood, the founder, wrote an inspiring autobiography called Leaving Microsoft to Change the World - I highly recommend it.
Cooperative for Education: This Ohio nonprofit was formed by two brothers committed to providing books to rural schools in Guatemala.
Child Aid: They partner with PROBIGUA, a Guatemalan nonprofit, to build libraries and computer centers in Guatemala.
Please find ways to get involved. give, go, pray, share, and read more.
I grew up devouring books, thanks to my Mom who encouraged me to read. Through the black and white pages of books, I'd move from my world to anywhere; I'd morph into the main characters through the persuasive words in books. Yes, reading was my escape. Thankfully, this insatiable love for reading and learning has never dissipated.
It is my love for learning that compels me to also help others learn. Indeed, every child should have the opportunity to learn how to read and write. Yet, around the world, especially in the developing world, illiteracy is staggering. There are hundreds of organizations helping children learn through the gift of books. Here are three fabulous organizations making a world of difference, helping schools and communities learn through reading and education:
Room to Read: They build libraries, schools and computer labs in the developing world. John Wood, the founder, wrote an inspiring autobiography called Leaving Microsoft to Change the World - I highly recommend it.
Cooperative for Education: This Ohio nonprofit was formed by two brothers committed to providing books to rural schools in Guatemala.
Child Aid: They partner with PROBIGUA, a Guatemalan nonprofit, to build libraries and computer centers in Guatemala.
Please find ways to get involved. give, go, pray, share, and read more.
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