Archive for 2016
09.20.2016
Who We’re Grateful For Today
Since the opening of the very first READ library in 1991, our centers have acted as the ultimate equalizer. They serve as spaces for communities to come together regardless of […]
07.29.2016
Connecting Remote Villagers
In rural Bhutan, disseminating important information has been a challenging task; national newspapers do not always reach rural populations and even when they do, high rates of adult illiteracy mean […]
07.08.2016
Empowering Bhutan’s Rural Women
When rural women don’t have access to livelihood skills, they miss out on opportunities like earning income, providing for themselves and their families, and becoming more respected in their communities. […]
03.28.2016
I Can Still Taste The Chilies!
Greetings from San Francisco! After returning from a nearly month-long trip of traveling throughout South Asia to visit our READ Centers, I’m so excited to update you on all of […]
03.03.2016
Six Years Celebrating Women’s Strength and Resilience
Six years ago today, I became the Executive Director of READ Global, the amazing organization that I am still honored to lead. It didn’t dawn on me until years later […]
02.12.2016
The Inside Scoop On The “Skills To Succeed” Program
In 2014, we reached out to Accenture to present our unique model and invite their team to check out a center in action. After seeing all of the activities going […]
01.29.2016
New Centers Launched in India and Bhutan
After capping off 2015 with the launch of new READ Centers in India and Bhutan, and with the upcoming inauguration of two more READ Nepal centers in the pipeline – […]