Room to Read is a charity that is working to rebuild the education infrastructure in Sri Lanka and other countries damaged by the tsunami. It’s just this sort of long term project that is often neglected after the initial short term aid comes to an end.

Room To Read is notable because it’s overhead is so low (less than 5%). They have built over 110 schools and 1500 libraries, affecting over half a million children in Asia. A pool of donors has agreed to match the first $100,000 donated to the tsunami relief efforts.

This charity was recommended to me by Jon Anderson, who knows the founder, John Wood. Jon is a partner at Ignition Partners, a member of the Jobster board, and a great human being.

Please join me in supporting Room to Read.