A Special Holiday Message from Erin Ganju, CEO (and video!)

Dear friends,

As we conclude another successful year at Room to Read, I would like to thank everyone in the Room to Read family -- staff, donors and volunteers -- for all of your support. Your commitment to our work has allowed us to reach new heights each year and has helped change the lives of millions of children throughout Asia and Africa.

I encourage you to take a minute to meet some of the children we have impacted through the video below. 

Inspirational images like these remind me how much our work means to our partner communities and our students and how excited I am, with your help, to reach further in the year ahead.

We have big dreams and I hope that you will continue your support and join with us in 2010 and beyond as we open the doors of opportunity for children throughout the developing world.

Thank you again and Happy New Year,

Erin Ganju
Co-founder and CEO, Room to Read

P.S. Inspired by the images of children enjoying their first book or library? If so, please consider Room to Read for your end of year giving.

Comments

[Annaliese]

Hi John and Erin,

I've just read John's book about setting up Room to Read and his brave journey from his safe Microsoft career to the unknown world of charity. I have recently become reacquainted with literature myself, taking the decision to become an English teacher in the UK, which has reminded me how important reading was in my childhood and the impact it had on my life/personal development.

I strongly recommend John's book and will be encouraging friends and family to buy a copy to support you in your cause.

I can't praise the book and your good work enough and I hope that once I have a immersed myself back in the world of education I will be able to contribute some way to such a dynamic charity. Education should be available to everyone, empowering individuals and allowing them to strive for the best in life for themselves and their children.

Annaliese