Room to Read
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with …
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Mission
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in Vietnam - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Vietnam data
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in Vietnam GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoom to Read is a registered education nonprofit based in Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam. It is registered with the official charity registry of Vietnam. Its registration number is 65/CNV-VPDA. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Room to Read's official registration number is 65/CNV-VPDA, as recorded in the national registry of Vietnam.
Room to Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 54 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Vietnam is 57/100.
Room to Read is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam.
Room to Read is classified as an Education organization, registered in Vietnam. It operates as an International NGO.
According to GiveRadar's records, Room to Read is a registered nonprofit in Vietnam. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond. Room to Read is classified as an education organization registered in Vietnam.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Viet Nam under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Room to Read is registered in Viet Nam. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Room to Read is registered in Viet Nam. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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Tổ chức Room to Read hỗ trợ kỹ thuật tổ chức tiết đọc thư viện cho các trường học - Báo Đắk Lắk điện tử
Tổ chức Room to Read Việt Nam mở rộng 2.143 thư viện thân thiện - BÁO SÀI GÒN GIẢI PHÓNG
Thư viện thân thiện Room to Read: Xây dựng văn hóa đọc ở vùng khó - Báo Gia Lai điện tử
Thư viện thân thiện Room to Read: Xây dựng văn hóa đọc ở vùng khó - Báo Gia Lai điện tử
Startup Fintech 1Long đồng hành cùng Room to Read “Hỗ trợ giáo dục cho nữ sinh" - Vietcetera
Sau trồng rừng, H’Hen Niê trao thư viện Room To Read - Tuổi Trẻ
Ninh Bình: Bồi dưỡng nâng cao kĩ năng tổ chức hoạt động thư viện cho cán bộ quản lý, nhân viên thư viện các trường đăng ký nhân rộng mô hình thư viện Room to Read - Vụ Thư Viện
Dặm dài 'lên mây' của sách tranh Room to Read - Tuổi Trẻ
Masterise Homes - Room to Read: Trao tay nữ sinh Việt quyền làm chủ tương lai - Báo Thanh Niên
Masterise Group đồng hành cùng Room to Read trong ‘Hỗ trợ giáo dục cho nữ sinh’ - Báo Thanh Niên
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Sources and verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Room to Read
- What is Room to Read?
- Room to Read is a education international ngo based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
- Who leads Room to Read?
- Nguyen Dieu Nuong - Country Director.
- Where is Room to Read located?
- Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam.
- Is Room to Read trustworthy?
- Room to Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Room to Read's registration number?
- Registration: 65/CNV-VPDA (Vietnam).
- What is Room to Read's website?
- https://www.roomtoreadvietnam.blogspot.com
- Are donations to Room to Read tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Vietnam under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.