READ would like to thank all of our institutional partners from around the world for joining us in inspiring rural prosperity. Leading corporations, foundations, international NGOs, and government funders have partnered with us to further our mission through monetary contributions, program partnerships, in-kind support, and employee engagement. A selection of our featured partnerships will soon be listed below. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a partner, please visit our Becoming a Partner page.

READ’s work is built on long-term strategic partnerships with communities, schools, local governments, civil society organizations, donors, and youth leaders. These partnerships are central to READ’s community-led model to ensure programs are locally relevant, inclusive, and sustainable.

At the community level, READ works closely with local Library Management Committees, volunteers, parents, schools and local government who help guide the operation and evolution of READ Centers. Community members contribute leadership, governance, volunteer time, and local knowledge, helping ensure Centers remain trusted, locally owned institutions.

READ maintains strategic partnerships with a range of national and international organizations to strengthen programming and expand impact. Examples include: