Room to Read
Literacy programs and girls education in low-income countries
Why we chose this charity
Room to Read has reached over 39 million children across Asia and Africa. Their girls education program has strong evidence of improving secondary school completion rates. Education, especially for girls, has compounding effects on health, income, and future generations.
Cost-effectiveness
Room to Read has reached 39 million children with literacy and girls education programs. Their Girls Education program has independent evidence of improving secondary school completion rates. See their annual impact report for current per-child cost data.
Source: Room to Read ↗Impact estimates involve uncertainty. Click the source to read the full methodology.
About
Transforms the lives of millions of children through literacy and gender equality.
Ratings & research
Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify current rating.