Institute for Rural Education And Development USA

IREAD USA supports projects that partner with local community leaders and NGOs in rural Uganda and Northern Pakistan to unlock the potential of children aged 3 to 6 most impacted by poverty. IREAD builds early childhood development centres (to date: 14 in Uganda and 13 in Northern Pakistan), develops ECD curriculum, trains teachers, and supports communities to operate and manage their ECD centre. Our 2022 plans for Uganda include building a further four ECD centres and collaborating with the Faculty of Education at Makerere University in Kampala to build the IREAD ECD Teacher Training College. Our work in Pakistan for 2022 will focus on delivering a multi-year project through Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development that will train village women to teach ECD, and fit and furnish community spaces for classes. 

VISION: Every child is given a holistic foundation to reach their full potential

MISSION: To create early childhood learning environments and opportunities through partnerships with rural communities in developing countries

VALUES

Inclusivity We provide equal access to educational opportunities for all children regardless of gender, race, ability, and creed

Child centered We deliver effective, pre-primary educational programs where children’s learning needs are prioritized and met

Accountability We are accountable to donors to effectively use their gifts, and to parents to meet the needs of their children

Partnerships We partner with local communities, NGOs, educational institutions, students, teachers, and parents

Enablement We create enabling environments, inspiring people to change their lives