PARTNERINGFOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
India
BhutanNepalLaunched 1991
Launched 2010
Launched 2008
2.1million rural villagers have access to READ Centers
211 villages worldwide are served by READ Centers
79READ Centers established to date
103Sustaining enterprises launched
WHERE WE WORK
Library, Women’s and Children’s Sections
Information Communications Technology Training Programs
Sustaining Enterprises
Partnerships Community Initiatives
CO-INVESTMENT AND CO-MANAGEMENT
CREATING SAFE SPACES
"The Center is a safe place for women, and we don't really need approval from our family to visit."
“The READ Center is a sacred space where there is no discrimination against any caste or creed.”
Case Study: Corporate Social ResponsibilityGeejgarh Sewing & Apparel Center
Case Study: Government PartnershipsNuwakot READ Center literacy programs – Government of Nepal
Case Study: NGO / Government PartnershipCAFCO and Ministry of Agriculture