Global learning crisis at tipping point

Leading global literacy nonprofit Room to Read celebrated its 25th anniversary in Dubai with a gathering of leaders from across philanthropy, business, and government; and a powerful call for greater collaboration across sectors to tackle the global learning crisis.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The event brought together Room to Read supporters and partners from across the region and beyond; and spotlighted the urgent need to scale up investment in foundational literacy and prioritise girls’ education to accelerate progress on global development.

Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, delivered the keynote address at the event and reflected on the catalytic role education plays in shaping futures.