John Wood founded Room to Read in 2000 after being inspired on a trek in Nepal to help less fortunate students. Since then, Room to Read has impacted over 6 million children through constructing schools, establishing libraries, publishing books, and providing scholarships. Literacy is a right and responsibility, and organizations like Room to Read are transforming lives and the world through education opportunities.

1. The Importance of Literacy
A presentation.

2. John Wood
•Was born in January 1964, in Hartford,
Connecticut.
•Attended the University of Colorado and
was graduated with the bachelor degree
from the university.
•He furthered his studies in Kellogg
Graduate School of Management and
obtained master in Business Administration.
Used to be a staff in Microsoft and was well-
paid by the company as a Senior Executive
Officer

3. John Wood
•At age 35, John Wood did just that -
quitting his position as Microsoft's
Director of Business Development for the
Greater China Region in order to found
Room to Read. He has never looked back.
•Was inspired to establish the
organization when he was trekking in
Nepal.
•He was amazed by the warmth and
enthusiasm of the less fortunate teachers
and students.
•He decided to set up Room to Read

4. Room to Read
• Was founded by John Wood in 2000.
•Aim to provide books and
opportunities for less fortunate
students.
•Main objective is to achieve universal
education for everyone.
•To transform the life of the children
and for the betterment of the world.

5. Impact of Room to Read
Since its inception in 2000, Room to
Read has impacted the lives of over
6 million children in the developing
world by:[]
Constructing 1,450 schools;
Establishing 12,522 libraries;
Publishing 591 new local language
children's titles;
Distributing over 10 million
children's books;
Funding 13,662 long-term girls'
scholarships.

6. “Literacy is not a luxury, it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to
meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we must harness the
energy and creativity of all our citizens.”
- President Clinton on International Literacy Day, September 8th 1994

7. References and Acknowledgement
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wood_(Room_to_Read)
• http://www.leavingmicrosoftbook.com/author.htm
The Importance of Literacy. Done by, 82nd Coy’s
•LCP Arthur Kurniawan Wibisono
•LCP Chen Si Wei
•LCP Desmon Lim
•LCP Benedict Tan