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CHARITY ROOM TO READ Leora Langs Room to Read San Diego [email protected] 760.445.6289 www.roomtoread.org We envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the world. To achieve this goal, we focus on two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. We work in collaboration with communities and local governments across Asia and Africa to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the life skills they’ll need to succeed in school and beyond. About the San Diego Chapter The vision of the San Diego Chapter is to share the work of Room to Read to San Diego County residents and businesses. We support Room to Read's belief that education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and strive to help provide access to education to 10 million children by 2015. Stay informed with the latest local news; Like us on Facebook and LinkedIn under Room to Read San Diego. Chapter Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Join us! “Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.” Kofi Annan former United Nations Secretary­General  LLSD | 14