Reading Village

Reading Village 3210 15th Street, Boulder,, CO 80304 United States 303-883-2822 http://www.readingvillage.org

Mission

Our mission is to break the cycle of illiteracy in Guatemala. Our vision is of a proud and thriving Guatemala where all children grow up able to realize their full potential. We are transforming the lives of Guatemalan youth by creating access to books, developing the ability to read and to think critically and imaginatively -- fundamentals in the full development of the world's children.

Programs

We distribute children's storybooks to schools, libraries and orphanages throughout Guatemala, and we train teens to be dynamic reading promoters in their communities. In return, these teens receive leadership development training and scholarships to stay in school. It is our goal to develop reading promoters in communities throughout Guatemala.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Empowering Guatemalan Youth to Promote Literacy

Personnel Overview

Linda Smith - Founder and Director
Linda believes poverty is not inevitable and the world is as we make it. She founded, built and leads Reading Village with a combination of heart, accountability and real world experience. She believes that, “What we do is important, but not nearly as important as how we do it.” She takes no pay from the organization and focuses on strategic planning, fundraising, and program development.

Daniel Guzman - In-Country Coordinator
Daniel is a Guatemalan man with over 25 years experience in education, library management and literacy program development. He develops, administers and runs our programs in Guatemala, is skilled at working with youth as well as adults and is particularly adept at gaining the support and respect of local communities -- no matter how isolated or closed they may be to outsiders.

Personnel Statistics

Linda Smith,
Founder and President
Founded in 2007
Employees: 3
Volunteers: 10

Financial Statistics

Budget (2010): £ 65,526
Budget (2008): £ 14,430
Maximum Budget: £ 65,526
Overhead: 20 %
Other funding sources: Donations from individuals, corporations and foundations as well as income from business activities
Religious Affiliation: no affiliation