READ Nepal was recognized this September for best practices in literacy by the Library of Congress Literacy Award. A Best Practices publication was produced to highlight outstanding work of organizations. READ Nepal was recognized for its best practice in increasing motivation to read and write.

READ Nepal Program Director Chhatra Bahadur Khatri was invited as a Best Practice Honoree to the Awards Ceremony held on 8th September 2014 in Washington DC.

Click to read the publication highlight of READ Nepal:

Through the generosity of David M. Rubenstein, the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in the United States or abroad. The awards also encourage the continuing development of innovative methods for combating illiteracy and the wide dissemination of the most effective practices. They are intended to draw public attention to the continuing need for literacy services and to increase awareness of the importance of literacy. By recognizing current achievements, the awards seek to inspire organizations, foundations, and other private sector groups to become involved in combating illiteracy.