Road to 40

BUILDING A LIBRARY IN INDIA WITH ROOM TO READ:ROADTO40.

February was Friendship Month! This February many people virtually gathered to give a friendship gift worth remembering. In lieu of a box of chocolates they made a donation towards the building of a library for children in need on behalf of sweethearts, family members and friends.

The goal of “Friendship Month” was to use the passion and momentum of friends this Valentines to raise enough funds to build a library in India. It’s alarming to note that 35% of the world’s illiterate population live in India. Most of those citizens are women who are the primary care givers. This propels the cycle of illiteracy, a huge problem. Participants in “Friendship Month” have become a part of the solution. All money donated from February 10 to 28th has been designated to building libraries/reading rooms in India.

Well done everybody! Room to Read/Road to 40 appreciates your contribution to this incredibly important cause.

Many thanks to Sandeep Sahiwal and his crew of bowlers for using one of their favorite pastimes (as well as their competitive spirits) to raise money for Road to 40: Room to Read. The events to date have been a fabulous success and we look forward to many more in the year ahead.

Great Gifts, Good Deeds, Good Stuff!

Many thanks to everyone who supported Road to 40 by coming down to the annual Winter Craft fair at the International School of Amsterdam. ISA’s own Sue Martin, an amazing jewelry maker, was able to raise funds towards a school in Laos with her beautiful craft.

Do you have a hobby, craft, or activity that you’d like to share in the name of a good cause? Contact us to find out how you can contribute.