Action for Education2023 "Make Room"
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Make room for every child to access quality education
In 2023, Room to Read has made room for children to read, learn and grow. From establishing identity-affirming libraries to celebrating young women creating change, the transformation we’ve supported with your help has been truly inspiring. Lounny—an alumna of our program in Laos — is just one of the real life heroes now pursuing her dreams. 
（Photo: Lounny making speech for supporters in Japan. "Room to Read's support has changed my life forever")
Despite progress, UNESCO's recent report reveals that 250 million children are missing from classrooms. Youth in historically low-income communities face significant barriers, leaving little or no room for their learning journey.
That’s why I am urgently asking you to make room for education in your philanthropic giving this holiday season. We don’t have time to lose because for every Lounny there are thousands of children in her community who are being denied their inherent right to learn. With your help, a brighter tomorrow awaits them.
By making a year-end donation to Room to Read, you ensure that all children have the room they need to create lasting change in their families and communities. There is no better investment that you can make and I can confidently say that Room to Read is making the impossible, possible through education. Capital is now our only limitation.
Your gift is in the best of hands with us. Just last month, our finance team was recognized as a Top 10 winner by OnCon Icon Awards; we were nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, for individuals and organizations playing a critical role in shaping the future of children’s literature; and were selected for HundrED’s Global Collection 2024, which recognizes the brightest education innovations from around the world.
Action for Education 2023 Campaign Outline
Action for Education 2023 is a campaign with a goal of raising educational funds (15 million yen) for 2,000 children in low-income communities around the world. The actions can take various forms, including donations, organizing challenges to gather donations, supporting challengers, and more. Of course, just getting to know Room to Read's activities is also welcome!
Duration: Nov. 27 - Dev. 25, 2023
Goal: Secure education for 2,000 children and girls (JPY 15 million)
✅Schedule
Nov. 27: Campaign open
Dec. 14: Offline event
Dec. 16: Online event (Japanese language)
Dec. 25: End of Campaign
*Please refer here for how much have been raised! 
Online event details and registration from here
✅Receive a Local Language Picture Book as a Gift!
Everyone who donates during the campaign period will receive a digital picture book in a local language. Additionally, individuals or groups who contribute 150,000 yen (US$1,000) or more will have their names collectively inscribed in the books.
*Please note that the picture books are intended to be digital publications. This bonus is subject to change without notice depending on the local circumstances.
Image: how dedications will be put in the digital book.
Action for Education 2023 How to Donate
1. Make a Donation!
＼What Your Donation Can Achieve／
¥7,500: Literacy education program for one child for one year
¥15,000: Mentoring for one girl for one year
¥52,500: Girls' education program for one girl for one year
¥150,000: Literacy education program for 20 children for one year
¥300,000: Training costs for a librarian or teacher for one year in a library
※Accept VISA/Master/Amex. For Bank transfer, please refer here or contact japan@roomtoread.org for support!
※You will receive tax deductible receipt in Japan. Or, donate in other currencies.
2.Become a "Challender" and Rally Donations
Becoming a Challenger means becoming a fundraiser to gather donations. There are various ways to take on the challenge, such as hosting workshops that leverage your skills, making declarations for support from everyone to achieve your goals, and more. In addition to achieving your personal goals, you'll be contributing to educational opportunities for children worldwide.
Start your campaign here!
3.Support Everyone's Actions
Numerous challengers have launched projects to gather donations by leveraging their passions and skills! We introduce various initiatives on this page.
4. Learn More About Room to Read's Activities and Achievements!
- Since its establishment, providing education to 39 million children in 23 countries worldwide.
- Published a total of 39.4 million books in over 50 languages, including 6,100+ picture books.
- In 2022 alone, approximately 18,000 schools adopted literacy education programs, benefiting 83,000 girls.
- Consistently received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator* for 16 consecutive years.
- Directly invests 86% of donations in support programs around the world.
Learn more from Annual Report 2022!