How Umer Rehman Found Hope Through READ’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme
Umer lost his father when he was very young. Now 16, see how he is building his future with READ Foundation.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: all must mean all
3rd December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to
promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities across all areas of
society, and to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion. The 2025 theme,
“Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, underscores
the principle that genuine progress is only possible when everyone is included.
Aizah’s Story: Building A Future Through Education
In the small village of Maghloora, Kashmir, Aizah lives with her mother, younger brother, and younger sister. Aizah, who is in Class 6, attends a READ Foundation school with all three of her siblings.
Zahra Batool Case Study
After losing both parents, Zahra found hope through READ Foundation’s Orphan Sponsorship Programme — continuing her education and rebuilding her future. Sponsor an orphan today.
General Fund
Ethiopia Ethiopia faces some of the most severe barriers to education in East Africa. Poverty prevents many families from affording uniforms and books, while deep-rooted cultural expectations and child marriage keep girls out of school. Today, 1.6 million girls remain out of school, and three in four do not attend secondary education. Conflict has made […]
General Fund
Tanzania In Tanzania, many children face overwhelming barriers to education. Poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and harmful practices prevent thousands from staying in school. Girls are particularly disadvantaged, only 73% complete primary school and fewer than 34% transition to secondary education. Without intervention, many face early marriage, limited opportunities, and a cycle of poverty that continues into […]
School build
Malawi Malawi is one of the ten poorest countries in the world. In rural areas, thousands of children are missing out on education due to poverty, overcrowded classrooms and a lack of safe facilities. Many villages have no schools at all, forcing children to walk long distances or drop out altogether. Teachers are also scarce, […]
pakistan emergency relief
A Climate Crisis is a Children’s Crisis – Pakistan Flood Emergency In the last three years, Pakistan has faced over 20 climate-related emergencies, and this monsoon season brought deadly cloudbursts and flash floods that tore through entire villages in minutes. Since late June, more than 711 people have been killed, nearly a thousand injured, and […]
Emergency Fund
Children in Crisis Zones Every child has the right to learn, even in times of conflict, disaster and displacement. Despite its life-saving impact, education remains one of the most underfunded areas in humanitarian response, receiving less than 3% of global aid. In Gaza, the blockade has restricted the flow of humanitarian aid, and the ongoing […]
Registration Fee
Emergency Winter Relief To Help Displaced Families Survive Winter The escalating crisis in Lebanon has pushed more than a million people out of their homes to find shelter in the North and elsewhere. Forced to live in overcrowded and worn-down shelters, they have little to no winter supplies to keep themselves warm as the colder […]
Street Children
The Street Children of Bangladesh In the densely populated streets of Bangladesh, thousands of children face unimaginable hardships. Poverty, family breakdown, and natural disasters have forced these vulnerable children into a life of survival on the streets. Without access to education, healthcare, or proper nutrition, they’re exposed to exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening dangers. Many resort […]
Bangladesh Visit
Read about our Domestic Programmes Manager Ashraf’s recent visit to Bangladesh and how we’re making a difference in that part of the world.