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Sri Lanka: Leading by Example
Posted by Alexis Ohanian on
First, an update from Sri Lanka! Here are some pictures from the construction site of the Tharumal Singhithi Preschool that is being partially paid for with money from sales of XKCD, Volume 0. One day soon, this building will look like this and be full of happy children! Construction begins despite the rain Lots of progress! Next, the continuation of the (now very delayed) travel log! Of the four countries I was visiting, Sri Lanka had the highest literacy rate at 90.8*. According to my guide Chandima, Sri Lanka had a proud tradition of literacy that was visible just 20...
Vietnam: Educating Girls in Tra Cu, pt. 1
Posted by Christina Xu on
An overview of Room to Read's Girls Education Program in Tra Cu district, Vietnam.
Laos: The Kengthan Incomplete Primary School
Posted by Alexis Ohanian on
Breadpig takes an epic journey to visit the Kengthan Incomplete Primary School, the school that was built with profits from XKCD: Volume 0.
Laos: Room to Read Country Office
Posted by chrysaora on
On our second day in Laos, the Breadpig gave to us--a visit with the Room to Read country director Somphet Phongphachanh at the Vientiane office!