Room to Read
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Room to Read is a San Francisco-based nonprofit founded in 2000 that concentrates on education, literacy, and gender equality. It seeks to reduce illiteracy and advance gender equality by expanding access to reading and learning opportunities for children. The organization partners with schools, government education departments, and other organizations to extend educational access and improve learning outcomes worldwide. Recent developments illustrate its collaborative approach: in 2026, a library at Masiza Primary School was opened in partnership with the Department of Education. In 2025, Room to Read announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Education to deepen coordination at national and sub-national levels. These partnerships reflect its ongoing role in advancing literacy and gender equality through education on a global scale.