Read-A-Thon
NITEO's Annual Read-A-Thon!
February 2 – 8 2024
How can they read what they do not have?
Many of us grew up surrounded by books and endless opportunities to read. However, this is not the case for everyone. Access to books is not equal around the globe.
This year we have set a goal of raising $5,000 to supply TEN LIBRARIES in Uganda with a shelf of Ugandan children’s books! Each shelf will have 80 books written and illustrated by a team of Ugandan authors and illustrators!
The cost of supporting one library is $500. This will provide 80 books, 7 Anchor Educational Charts, and a library organizational training!
Join NITEO Africa for our 3rd annual Read-A-Thon where we will be reading & raising funds to support community and school libraries in Uganda!
It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3:
1. Sign up by creating a Fundraising Page and set a reading and fundraising goal!
2. Invite friends & family to support you to reach your goal. All donations will receive a charitable donation receipt.
3. Pick up a book to read as many pages or minutes as possible over 7 days (February 2 – 8, 2024).
Join us as we Read & Raise to build bright & hopeful futures!
Read-A-Thon FAQs
Create your page at our CanadaHelps landing page.
This is an all-ages event! We have individual adults, family teams, and classrooms coming together to Read & Raise funds for NITEO!
You can set whatever goal you want! Whether it is the number of pages read per day, number of minutes read per day, or total number of books you’d like to cross off your TRL list! Be creative in setting a goal that works for you!
This year we have set a goal of raising $5,000 to supply TEN LIBRARIES in Uganda with a shelf of Ugandan children’s books! Each shelf will have 80 books written and illustrated by a team of Ugandan authors and illustrators.
The cost of supporting one library is $500. This will provide 80 books, 7 Anchor Educational Charts, and a library organizational training!
*Funds raised above our goal will go towards NITEO’s general fund.
There are so many ways you can share about this great opportunity to support children and libraries in Uganda!
You can share the link to your personal fundraising page by clicking on the icons on the top right of the CanadaHelps page or copying and pasting the link from your internet browser.
You can share about the event by email, social media, text, phone calls, or conversation.
However, the best way is through a personalized message or invitation to support you!
You certainly can! Donations made through the CanadaHelps site will receive a Canadian charitable receipt from CanadaHelps.
If you collect cheque or cash donations, NITEO will issue a charitable receipt. Please collect names, email, addresses, and phone numbers from donors desiring a receipt. You can use the pledge sheet HERE.
Donations can be made online through your CanadaHelps fundraising page.
Cheque & cash donations can be collected as well. When you sign up you will receive a pledge form and Antonia will coordinate mail/pickup details after the event is over.