By Rebecca Chandler Leege, Chief Impact Officer, Worldreader Just last week we received a note from a man named Michael Kazungu in Kenya. Michael is the Head Librarian at knls Kwale Library. As part of LEAP 2.0 the library received a batch of e-readers in February 2017 and since then Michael has been incredibly … Continue Reading →

Last year we launched an e-reading program at Magoso Primary School. The school is tucked away in the heart of Kibera, Kenya. Kibera is Africa’s largest urban slum with a population estimate that ranges widely between 200,000 and 1 million people. This school is one of few that are scattered around this enormous slum. I’m here … Continue Reading →

Children are the most vulnerable victims of the Syrian Refugee crisis. And while host countries like Jordan are taking generous measures to improve access to education for these children, many are at risk of being left behind. At Worldreader we believe every child should be able to benefit from the power of reading. That’s why … Continue Reading →

Today kicks off our 2016 Digital Reading Summit in Africa. Leaders and thinkers who believe in the power of digital reading to improve lives are convening in Accra, Ghana on April 6th and 7th and in Nairobi, Kenya on April 12th and 13th of April.   We live in an increasingly connected world where digital … Continue Reading →

As it continues to spread, the Zika virus is increasingly becoming a cause for serious concern. It has now spread to more than 30 countries and, with no cure or vaccine available, the World Health Organization recently declared the virus to be a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak has been extremely hard … Continue Reading →

GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards, or Glomo Awards, provide one of the world’s biggest stages for showcasing innovation and greatness in the mobile industry. The awards take place annually and winners are revealed during the Mobile World Congress. This year, the event saw more than 930 entrants – one of them being ours with our partner … Continue Reading →

Technology makes our lives better every day. At Worldreader, we believe that technology can also be an incredible force for good. Since 2010, we’ve reached millions of readers in the developing world with digital books to improve and change their lives. Technology enables us to do this in a low-cost, effective way. We’re incredibly proud … Continue Reading →

Nana reads to his son every single day. And his devotion seems to be paying off. In fact, the results are spectacular. Nana’s son, Oswald, is just four years old. But don’t let his tender age and bashful demeanor fool you. Despite being the youngest in his class, Oswald has become quite the enabler among … Continue Reading →

An educated girl is an unstoppable force. She possesses knowledge and skills, increasing her self-reliance and resilience in the world. An educated girl is confident. She holds the power to stand up and become a leader, inspiring and educating other women and girls, creating an incredible multiplier effect. This is a basic truth. And one … Continue Reading →

Millions of people die every year of the most preventable diseases and common illnesses. This horrible reality is due to the lack of basic medical information available worldwide. In many parts of the world, health resources are only as good as the outdated books and government flyers that circulate through the community and more likely … Continue Reading →