Together, we can
Build a world where all kids are literates
About Us
Kids Resource Centre is an initiative of Smart Kids Literacy Foundation a Non-Government Organization committed to cause of promoting Literacy and fostering a love for reading in children.
Our different initiatives are geared toward empowering kids with the gift of literacy because we know that literacy is a tool needed to eradicate poverty and that’s why every child is allowed to be a part of our literacy projects.
Values
We are guided by the values of education, equity, and community believing that every child deserves a chance to succeed.
Impact
Over the 2 years, we’ve touched the lives of over 2000 children helping them unlock the world of knowledge through our literacy programs.
What we do
Kids Book Club
The book club hold every weekend giving opportunity to every child to explore the world of literacy by reading independently and in groups. For over 2 years over 1500 children have attended the book club with so much excitement and eagerness to learn.
Read Across Slum
This project is aimed at reaching the most vulnerable children providing them with books, school supplies, literacy materials, and games, supporting our school children to return to school, and meeting the needs of their welfare
Literacy Summer Camp
This project is an annual event that takes place in August to keep children engaged, and they get to participate in The Summer Reading Challenge to prevent summer drain. The Literacy Summer Camp helps to improve their social, literacy, and entrepreneurial skills where our mission is to develop kids to be the best version of themselves.
Christmas with A Smile
An initiative that spreads joy and the gift of literacy to children living in slum communities.
Our numbers that speak
Our Goals
- Our primary goal is to promote literacy and foster a love of reading, and lifelong learning in children.
- Secondly, to partner with schools and organizations to create a wide network of support for children’s literacy and education.
- To provide educational programming and workshops that encourage children to explore their interests and creativity.
Mission
To provide a safe and welcoming space where children can develop a love of learning and delivery through books, educational resources, and technology.
Awards and Recognition
Impactful NGO of the Year award. (TIBA)
Nominated for the Entrepreneur Africa Award, 2023
Spotlighted by the USAID
Featured on USAID Partners blog post as one of the 10 NGOs promoting Literacy in the local community.