I recently joined my local chapter’s board of an extremely important organization called Room to Read. They believe that world change starts with educated children, and I can’t agree more. I’m honored and privileged to be a part of a group that is actively seeking to change the world. It’s purely coincidental that I am also working with the gang behind Passports with Purpose on a similar campaign. It somehow makes it all the more meaningful. As someone who feels passionately about reading, and as a publishing professional no less, I feel I can really get behind this campaign and embrace it.
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
On November 16th, they are hosting their first Rally for Reading, a luncheon with Erin Ganju, co-founder and CEO of Room to Read, featuring Julie Orringer, award-winning author of “The Invisible Bridge” and “How to Breathe Underwater”. This event will include a silent auction, which opens at 11:30am, lunch and a presentation, which begins at 12:00pm.
RSVP today and join us in changing the world and making it a better place.
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