Thanks for visiting my individual fundraising page!

Why this cause is important to me:

I teach ESL to immigrants and refugees here in DFW, and I have heard countless stories about how some of my students couldn't finish school in their native countries.  This makes learning English very difficult for them.  I feel comforted knowing that I am helping my students in their new home, but Room to Read is able to help their friends and families back home.  Room to Read's model is like none I have seen.  I believe in the power of education, and I know World Changes Starts with Educated Children.  

Why Room to Read? 

Many world problems can be addressed through one solution: education. Why? Because knowing how to read makes people safer, healthier and more self-sufficient -- yet nearly 800 million people are illiterate and two thirds are women and girls. That's why Room to Read's innovative model focuses on deep, systematic transformation within schools in low-income countries during the two most critical time periods in a child's schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls' education.

Just like Room to Read, I believe that world change starts with educated children. So, join me on my journey to change the world. Every contribution helps!

If you'd rather send a check, please mail the check to : Room to Read, 465 California St Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104