04.23.2024
Redefining Tradition: Women Challenge the Dowry System
A field report from READ Executive Director Sanjana Shrestha, March 2024 “In our community, we do not have money, people are not educated, we cannot speak elegantly, that’s why we […]
12.01.2023
Shattering Menstrual Stigma in South Asia
Did you know that almost 45% of girls in Bhutan report missing school due to menstruation (UNICEF and the Ministry of Education of Bhutan 2018)? Across South Asia and the […]
04.24.2023
Mourning the Loss of READ’s Founder Antonia Neubauer
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Antonia “Toni” Neubauer, the visionary founder of READ Global. Toni passed away on April 16 after traveling to […]
04.21.2023
DIYO Project Update: Making Nepalese Migrants’ Lives Safer
“READ’s safe migration program Diyo changed the course of my life. It gave me the idea to start my own business, and now I can stay home with my young […]
03.01.2023
READ Global Literacy Approach
In 2017/2018, READ Global partnered with external evaluation consultants Shayna Sullivan, Ph.D. and Jennifer Altavilla, M.Ed. to assess the impact of READ Centers on the lives of the people they […]
02.18.2022
READ’s Network of Centers Is Expanding!
The winter of 2021-2022 has been a period of growth for the READ family. Three new READ Centers have opened—one in Nepal in Badikhel near Kathmandu, and two in India […]
12.21.2021
Our Vision for 2022 and Beyond
We celebrated READ Global’s 30 year anniversary this year! Starting from a single library in Nepal, we have expanded to Bhutan and India and have established a total of 112 […]
07.30.2021
COVID Update: From Emergency Response to Fostering Equitable Recovery
READ Centers play a pivotal role during a crisis, providing disaster response and relief during emergencies, and promoting equity during recovery. Our READ Bhutan, READ India, and READ Nepal teams […]
03.04.2021
READ Center Microloans Provide a Lifeline During the COVID Crisis in Nepal
When COVID-19 shutdowns swept across Nepal, families that relied on income from informal jobs were left on the brink of extreme poverty. Without that income, they knew they couldn’t afford […]
07.14.2020
Founder Toni Neubauer Awarded Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi International Peace Award by Nepalese Ministry of Education
On behalf of READ Global and READ Nepal, Dr. Antonia (Toni) Neubauer was awarded the 2019 Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi International Peace Award on July 13, 2020 during a ceremony […]
