Our School Speakers will deliver an assembly about READ’s work and some of the issues that face East African schools.  We will also tell students how they can get involved in an individual or collective action.  If you would like to help students carry out an action we can provide you with Drop Boxes, so that the school can run a Book Drive; an easy way of supporting READ and benefitting East African students (see below for more details).

Request an assembly presentation.

READ can support and provide feedback for the following actions:

Fundraising

Every 50p raised can send a textbook to East Africa, so your students can easily see the difference they have made.  They will also learn more about our work and how to plan and carry out an effective fundraiser.  Our School Speakers can offer support and, if requested, will return to your school to give feedback on the results of your hard work.  If you raise over £2000 one of our members of staff will come and give a presentation, as a way of saying thank you for such a fantastic donation.

We will make good use of any amount your school is willing to donate, but below are some common breakdowns to give you an idea of what your money can achieve.

Redecorate and furnish a library £270

Supply a school with books £392 

Refurbish a library and fill it with books £1504

To register your interest please email us at schools@readinternational.org.uk

Book Drive

Thanks to our partnership with Better World Books we can now collect ANY kind of book, which is then either sent to East Africa, or re-sold or recycled to generate funds.  By carrying out a Book Drive your students will help supply schools with the books that will be used in the daily education of thousands of East African students.  We will supply you with Book Drop Boxes and advice to help you and your students run a successful book drive.  To find out more about running a Book Drive please email us at schools@readinternational.org.uk           

Campaign

Sadly, it is not just access to books that poses a problem for the world's students; some don't go to school at all.  While books can help improve the quality of education in East Africa, we also support campaigns like Send My Friend, which aims to ensure that every child gets a quality education,wherever they live in the world.  You can join the campaign, pledge your support and involve your students by  signing up on the SMF website.  They will provide you with a resources pack and lesson plans to get you started.

Click here to register your interest.