Today we’d like to welcome the Suzy Peacock Memorial Secondary School to the Worldreader circle. The school in Eldoret, Kenya, is different than others we’ve worked with and has a special purpose: Its students are primarily HIV/AIDS orphans cared for by the Christian Relief Fund, the school’s sponsor. CRF launched the orphan sponsorship program in … Continue Reading →
In the last few months, Worldreader made headlines in various newspapers, magazines and TV shows, and attracted interest from many other prominent international organizations. One of our favorite stories aired recently on the United Nations television network. Ghana: An Education Revolution was televised on UNTV: 21st Century, a news magazine program distributed to about 50 … Continue Reading →
It’s the time of year when we reflect and celebrate what’s come to pass, and with gleeful anticipation, plan ahead. 2012 was, in many ways, a breakout year for Worldreader, and 2013 promises even more Books For All greatness.
By Jessica Buster One of the first questions anyone encountering Worldreader’s projects for the first time asks is, “How do you recharge an e-reader in Africa?” There are a lot of different answers to this question, some of which have been mentioned on the blog before. The thing that makes these answers different is the … Continue Reading →
By Susan Moody It’s that time of year: Back to School. Like all parents, I love preparing my daughters backpacks with all the tools they’ll need to learn about the world. Yet, often I can’t help but think about the children I’ve met in Africa and how going back to school for them usually means walking … Continue Reading →
By Susan Moody Sometimes, the biggest ideas come from the simplest, most everyday things, like watching kids play in a schoolyard. On my first trip to Africa with Worldreader, I noticed instantly how kids gravitated towards soccer and how, much like the kids at home, they used anything they could find – -a plastic bottle, … Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Baljko Motivated teachers. Check. A dedicated community. Check. Committed coaches. Check. Healthy doses of curiosity, willingness, and imagination. Triple check. Add to this about 15 hours of hands-on instruction and a week’s worth of training assessments, and here’s what you get: 14 teachers in the Kenyan countryside amped up about e-readers and the … Continue Reading →