LONDON, June 26,
2024 /CNW/ -- Vantage Foundation is proud to
announce its partnership to Doorstep Library, a community-focused
literacy charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the
joy of reading directly into the homes of children across
London. As part of this
collaboration, Vantage Foundation has donated US$2,000 to Doorstep Library, with the aim of
enhancing literacy development and fostering a love of reading
among children, empowering them to change their own stories for
good.
Doorstep Library operates in underserved areas, primarily in
London, to ensure that every child
has access to books and the opportunity to enjoy reading.
Volunteers visit families weekly, bringing books, sharing stories,
and encouraging parents to read with their children.
Research from the National Literacy Trust and
Chase[1] highlights the urgent need for such
initiatives, revealing that 1 in 5 parents and carers are spending
less on books for their children due to financial struggles. With 1
in 7 state primary schools lacking access to a library, many
children miss out on critical early learning opportunities.
Doorstep Library's impact can be seen through numerous heartfelt
stories. A nine-year-old boy, Josh, who had never read out
loud during the sessions, surprised everyone one day asking to read
his book to the volunteers and his mother. Despite stumbling over
some words, Josh read the entire book, marking a significant
turning point in his reading journey.
In another anecdote, eight-year-old Nia shared with Katie Bareham, CEO of Doorstep Library, why she
believed Doorstep Library was so important. Nia said, "When we grow
up, we will remember that this was the best bit of the week and we
will read with our children as well." This profound insight
underscores the lasting impact of Doorstep Library's work.
"We are breaking the cycle of children not being read to, for
pleasure and for the joy of it, and we want to create for these
children, memories that will last them a lifetime and that will
hopefully continue to the next generation," said Katie.
"Reading opens doors to new worlds of imagination and
knowledge," said Steven Xie,
Executive Director of Vantage Foundation. "We are excited to lend
our support and provide more children with access to books,
regardless of their families' economic situation, and make a
positive impact on their future. Doorstep Library's good work of
fostering a love of reading is a critical step towards achieving
that goal."
Learn more about Doorstep Library at
www.doorsteplibrary.org.uk.
About Vantage Foundation
Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organisation
launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The
foundation has worked with charity organisations around the world,
including The iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia, and Instituto
Claret in Brazil.
For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation
[1] The National Literacy Trust and Chase full report
was published on 27 February, 2023.
Linked here.
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