Meet 11-year-old who read 1,178 books to clinch top reading award
By Worldreader
By Worldreader
By Worldreader
October 21st, 2024, Nairobi, Kenya To win the Mashujaa wa Kusoma award by Worldreader and the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS), 11-year-old Racheal Nafula, a student from Kibera School for Girls (KSG) SHOFCO, read 1,178 books in three months. Worldreader, which has reached more than 22 million readers globally, and KNLS held a grand celebration … Continue Reading →
By Rachel Allen
Olivia is a Director, Partnerships and Services, Kenya at Worldreader. She provides strategy, oversight, technical direction, and implementation of social and behavior change communication across various geographical regions. Olivia has over 20 years of experience in communications, working as a marketing specialist, a creative director in top ad agencies, brand strategist, and developing award-winning social … Continue Reading →
By Lynn Broker
Lameck is our Sr. Cloud Engineer dedicated to creating secure and adaptable cloud systems that scale smoothly. By blending sustainability, innovation, and cost management, he aims to deliver accessible technology that safely and effectively serves communities. With over a decade of experience navigating the dynamic worlds of FinTech and HealthTech, Lameck started as a software … Continue Reading →
By Angela Ding
By Angela Ding
Worldreader, a global literacy nonprofit organization, has organized the Digital Reading Summit for the past two years in Africa. The purpose of this conference is to bring together publishers, e-reader project managers, educational professionals, non-profit organizations, and government officials, interested in building the future of digital reading.
By Angela Ding
"Doris, a teenager living in Africa's largest slum in the middle of Nairobi, Kenya, has the odds stacked against her. But, she has learned to cope, find a tune to dance to and dream big. E-books and Kindles have found their way to her school and they have planted a seed of hope. They give her a sense of freedom, keep her mind busy and urge her to study more diligently so she can one day become a doctor. Books matter to Doris-- a lot. Help us reach even more girls like Doris. Donate to Worldreader today: http://www.worldreader.org/support-us/."