10/03/2026
We are excited to announce that Room to Read Australiaโs silent auction for 2026 is now open for bidding.
We thank our partners for their generous support of our auction, including -
>Four nights for two people at Amanbagh, Rajasthan
>Seven nights in a private villa for up to ten people at The Ungasan, Bali
>A behind the scenes experience with the GWS Giants including access to pre and post-match activities, private members suite and two signed jerseys
>A magnificent getaway to Byron Bay
>A private rehearsal of the Australian Chamber Orchestra
and many moreโฆ.
Visit our online portal to place your bids -
https://app.galabid.com/read/items?item_type=bidding&fbclid=IwRlRTSAQdiBtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHktDzZlX3m7-kfsdkWGoP_IoDW_hUakX3hdshcZfvb4K73dK8xRuN1B6KiY_aem_QJoI6dWvMilw0ofvLNhAHg
23/02/2026
Chase your PR. Crush 26.2. Change a childโs story.
This May, go the distance for . ๐ Register now for the and raise vital funds to support Room to Read's programming. Start here ๐๐๐ https://okt.to/s1FkJl
10/02/2026
๐ข Our First-Ever Lunar New Year Campaign is Live! ๐ข
Inspired by the energy and strength of the Year of the Horse, Room to Readโs community is charging forward for education!
To celebrate, our incredible APAC Regional Board is matching all donations up to $35,000, doubling your impact for childrenโs literacy and education.
Join the movement and make your matched donation before 20 February.
https://bit.ly/4rlqjAJ
15/01/2026
As the new year gets underway we are looking forward to a new program of author events.
To ensure you receive advance notice of these events, send us a DM ๐๐โจ
01/12/2025
4X match unlocked! ๐
A single dollar places a book in a childโs hands, a story that can spark a lifetime of reading. ๐โจ Imagine the learning, the dreaming, the opportunity that is possible when thousands give together.
Multiply your generosity today and tomorrow -
https://secure.roomtoread.org/page/178261/donate/1?
13/11/2025
"At Dubai Cares, we have been standing for 17 years beside an organization that turns ambition into action and ensures that education continues to be a powerful force for global progress." ๐
Every great story is built on collaboration โ and for 17 years, has been part of ours. ๐
As we celebrate 25 years of Room to Read, we honor visionary partners like Dubai Cares who share our belief that education is the key to lasting global progress.
Together, weโre proving whatโs possible when a global community unites around literacy and gender equality ๐ https://okt.to/CGREID
12/11/2025
It's time to lace up for learning and equality! ๐ ๐ช ๐โโ๏ธ
Around the world, more than 773 million people cannot read โ and too many girls are still denied the chance to learn. This February, you can help change this reality.
in the and directly support Room to Read's literacy and gender equality programming, benefiting 52 million children...and counting. ๐
๐ Sign up now and make every stride count toward a brighter, more equitable future: https://bit.ly/47EGJNS
Can't run this year? You can still show your support for runners and for via the link above โฌ๏ธ
16/10/2025
Literary dinner ๐๐ฑ๐ฐ
Join friends of Room to Read and Palmera Projects for an evening of books and conversation at Colombo Social as we celebrate the release of S. Shakthidharan's memoir "Gather Up Your World in One Long Breath" .
Shakthi will be joined in conversation with Miles Franklin Award-winning author Shankari Chandran - Author.
Wednesday, 26 November from 6.00pm.
For further information and to book your ticket, visit https://events.humanitix.com/shakthidharan-and-shankari-chandran
17/09/2025
We are growing our Room to Read team in and looking for someone to join our global fundraising team.
If you have a passion for global education and making a difference, please visit our website for further details.
https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/job/Global-Office---Australia---Sydney/Fundraising-Coordinator--Development-Associate-_R-0305