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1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
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1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
1 M trained volunteers reading books to children
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Project Report | Dec 2, 2025
Your Support Doubles Impact Today!

By Asmaa Rashed | Project Contributor

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Dear Donor,

Today, December 2, is GivingTuesday (#GivingTuesday). This is our most critical opportunity to revive hope in the low-resource communities we serve. Thanks to your prior support, our project has proven its effectiveness, and we are counting on you now to maintain this momentum.

The proceeds from this appeal entirely support the "Let's Read" project, which combines reading and technology, and was founded by the protagonist of "The Neighborhood Storyteller" film. This unique connection ensures that every donation is effectively directed straight to those who need it.

Your donation today ensures that education remains the strongest response to the challenges facing these communities. Please help increase our share of the $500,000 incentive fund as part of the 2025 campaign.

Contribute now to build a worthy future, and make your support double its impact today.

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Project Leader:
Francisco Alcala
Santa Barbara , CA United States
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