A Place to read, learn and thrive
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About us
We are here to create learning opportunities to build their agency.
Lead Read Foundation is a non-profit organization registered under section 8 of companies act 2013; dedicated to empowering children and youth from marginalized communities through literacy, cognitive skill development, and access to quality educational resources. We create inclusive reading spaces that foster a love for books, enhance comprehension, and promote creative expression. By using books as catalysts, we aim to build agency, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills, enabling individuals to break free from socio-economic barriers. Our mission is to nurture curious, informed, and empowered individuals who can contribute meaningfully to society, driving sustainable social change through education and knowledge accessibility.
Vision
A world where every individual has access to books that inspire learning and help personal growth.
Mission
Our mission is to provide an access to books to all the marginal communities. Promoting literacy, different perspectives, encourage problem-solving, and nurture curiosity and imagination. Fostering cognitive and emotional development. Our goal is to inspire lifelong learning, broaden horizons, and empower young minds for a brighter future.
Shrishail
Founder & Director
What We do
We cater children from Age- 5to 16
I am Straggler Stage
All the children who can’t read, write and or haven’t developed listening skills, they will be supported through literacy sessions to enhance their reading, writing and listening skills.
I am A Reader
Children who can read and write but do not reading habit or do not read will be encouraged and support by mentors in Readers Stage. The purpose of this stage is building reading habit among them and motivating them to read, reflect and share with others fellow readers.
I am Communicator
Here we take them through workshops and activities related to storytelling, creative writing, public speaking and many more activities.
The goal is to build communication skills which can help them for breaking the barriers in communicating with world outside slum.
Why us
We believe When child own books, it gains a sense, that “I’m a reader” I am powerful.
Every book holds the potential ….to make a difference in their own life ….and the world around them.
Dignity
We trust every individual to make the best decisions and choices for themselves and the organization. We engage with honesty, openness, and fairness in all our interactions without losing sight of our vision.
Equity
We understand and acknowledge that each person could be at different milestones on this journey as existing systemic structures allow. We strive to cultivate a culture of empathy that reaches out to the person wherever they are in their paths and provides access to opportunities to ensure no one is left behind
Inclusion
Our approach is to nurture a space that honours each person’s authenticity and celebrates the diversity of various intersectional identities.
Meaningful Participation
Lead Read Foundation believes in fostering active involvement, shared decision-making, and collective ownership. We empower children, youth, and communities to contribute their voices, ideas, and experiences, ensuring our programs reflect their needs and aspirations.