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    Let’s Read BookLab: Authors and Illustrators Get on the Same Page to Promote Children’s Literacy 
    A round table is covered by colorful children’s books and laptops as writers and illustrators flip through book pages, discussing the balance between text and images. This collaboration allows artists […]
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    Let’s Read and BRAC University to make reading more fun for children
    Last week, Let’s Read Bangladesh and BRAC University hosted “Translating Stories for Young Minds,” a workshop that inspired students to make reading more accessible for children. The event combined hands-on […]
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    Let’s Read Unveils New Series of Decodable Books from Across Asia-Pacific   
    Access to high-quality, culturally relevant educational materials is crucial for helping children develop strong reading skills. However, a lack of reading resources and support can hold back young learners in […]
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    Let’s Read Nurtures Young Readers in the Maldives 
    In the Maldives, our Let’s Read initiative has collaborated with local writers to expand the availability of Dhivehi-language children’s literature. As of August 2024, 197 books are available in Dhivehi […]

  • YSEALI Workshop in Indonesia Gathers ASEAN Youth to Shape Sustainable Cultural Tourism 
    The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta and Universitas Gadjah Mada, co-hosted the 2024 Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on Sustainable and Inclusive […]
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    Igniting Early Literacy in Cambodia
    The Let’s Read program in Cambodia is boosting early literacy in kindergarten students through a new curriculum that combines classroom sessions with home-based learning via the Let’s Read app. Launched in March, this initiative engages families and has already increased readership, showing promising results in three public schools.
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    Joyful Reading: “Let’s Read In the Park” Event Inspires Children in Dhaka
    A vibrant celebration of reading and creativity took place at “Let’s Read In the Park”, bringing joy and inspiration to children across Dhaka. Supported by The Asia Foundation and organized […]
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    Strengthening Literacy: Let’s Read Bangladesh Hosts Capacity Building Training for Local Partners
    From May 31 to June 1, The Asia Foundation’s Let’s Read team in Bangladesh organized a Capacity-Building Training session for its partner organizations. The event, held in collaboration with Light […]
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    ThailandLeadership.org Supports Principals and Policymakers
    The lack of instructional leaders is one of the main impediments to Thai education according to analysis in Education Reform: In Thailand Principals Are “Black Box” between National Policymaking and […]

  • New Cohort of Filipino Youth Leaders Complete YouthLed’s Leadership and Democracy Fellowship Program
    Thirty-five dynamic young leaders from across the Philippines completed the 2023 Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) Fellowship Program. Initiated in 2021, the LEAD Fellowship is one of the flagship programs of […]

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