READ Foundation

READ Foundation is a UK‑based nonprofit that provides free schooling to children living in poverty across the developing world. Since its launch in 1994, the organization has expanded from a single teacher and 25 pupils to a network of 382 schools, employing 5,438 teachers and educating more than 100,000 children, including nearly 10,000 orphans. Its core focus is on delivering high‑quality, inclusive education and complementary welfare services that address both academic and socio‑emotional needs. What sets READ apart is its long‑term commitment to sustainability and its proven track record of turning a modest start‑up into a large, impact‑driven educational system.