Archive for the ‘bhutan’ Category
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. […]
03.03.2016
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 […]
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 – […]
09.10.2015
This Is Cause For Celebration!
With International Literacy Day coming and going earlier this week (be sure to check out our inspiring Profiles of Empowerment if you haven’t already), we’re so proud of our READ […]
08.31.2015
A Year of Growth, Happiness, and Reading in Bhutan
“You must read about everything around you – not just subjects that interest you. You must learn about current events, history, science, culture and people around the world- the pursuit […]
08.27.2015
Generous Grant from Australia To Fund New Training Programs
Embarking in a new partnership that will inspire economic prosperity for generations to come, READ Bhutan is the proud recipient of a generous grant from the Australian government’s Direct Aid […]
07.28.2015
New READ Centers Launched in India and Bhutan
We have some exciting updates for you! Thanks to dedicated supporters like you, along with the hard work of our tireless field staff, we’re proud to announce that READ Global […]
01.13.2015
A Library for my Village in Bhutan for National Reading Year
This is a guest post by blogger Passang “Passu” Tshering about the inauguration of National Reading Year in Bhutan in 2015, and the launch of the Yangthang READ Center. The […]
