Give a
Dream today
Get books to children in Uganda so they can #readthepossible
Why give?
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Access to a library in the early years of schooling doubles the amount a child reads.
Early reading for pleasure improves brain and cognitive development, increases empathy, and improves mental well-being.
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Children finish a book with greater motivation and satisfaction when they have chosen it.
Giving a school a library allows children that choice and helps them develop life-long reading habits.
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Reading enjoyment is more important for children’s educational success than their family’s socio-economic status.
Meaning giving children books is a simple, cheap way to raise educational standards.
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All studies have shown positive links between the amount and frequency of reading, and comprehension, writing and language skills.
Reading for pleasure has also been linked to improved youth attention, reduced stress and more thinking and creativity.
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Stories offers representation that can be part of identity formation - storytelling is part of our evolutionary history.
Giving children books gives them a chance to learn about and believe in something bigger then their world. It gives them bigger dreams.
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Reading fiction contributes to a child’s understanding of and orientation in the world. It’s not an escape from reality but a way to understand it.
It allows them to read and dream of what’s possible #readthepossible (Sources)
What will your money do
$1 = Access to
1 book
Research has estimated that the cost of getting books read varies from $.74 - $1.30 in rural Africa.
We are committed to keeping this cost as low as possible and maximising the value of the books donated.
(Source)
$500 = Books
for a year
Irrespective of other factors like family background, gender or age, having access to libraries nearly doubles the amount of books being read by school age children.
That’s on average 6 more books a year.
$2,500 = 1 Library
for a year
After initial set-up, this will cover the librarian’s salary, the renewal of books and general upkeep.
If you or your school are interested in funding the set-up of a library - which can cost as little as $5,000 - reach out and we will pair you with a partner school.
FAQs
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We do not send textbooks. Our main aim is to establish a life long reading habit with access to fiction books that are inspirational and exciting. We are committed to encouraging voluntary reading, otherwise known as reading for pleasure, with access to print and picture books children don’t want to put down.
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Read to dream doesn’t send schools second hand books. New books are stronger and will last longer. Additionally, giving a child access to new books creates a send of pride and motivation to read and care for it.
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None! The founders, Caroline & Bridget, have full-time jobs and do this on the side. They are both driven by their own love of reading and strongly held beliefs that access to stories combined with an established reading habit will change lives.