Around the world, 67 million kids aren’t in school. Where are they? Walking miles to fetch water. Doing backbreaking labor in the fields. Watching younger siblings so their parents can put food on the table. Or, unable to enroll in classes because there’s no money for school supplies or books—or no school to attend. Whatever the reason, a lack of education can mean a lifetime of poverty. But you can help bridge this education gap.

When you read a free children's book online today, you will help place books directly into the hands of children in need around the world. For every book you read, We Give Books will donate one new one to benefit World Vision's education programs across the globe.

Access to education gives children the opportunity as adults to earn better wages, raise healthier, educated children of their own, and have a voice in their community. By providing books, we can change lives.

As one of the largest and most respected humanitarian organizations, World Vision has been working with children and families for over 60 years, in nearly 100 countries, to lift whole communities out of poverty through sustainable community development, disaster relief, and advocacy on behalf of the poor. While education and literacy is crucial, it is ineffective unless approached holistically with programs to support the many complex needs of the developing world, such as water and sanitation, food and agriculture, health and nutrition, and economic development. World Vision and its supporters are committed to long-term, sustainable development in the areas in which we work. Together, they are empowering families, transforming communities, and building a better world for children.

We hope you’ll help their efforts by reading a book—and giving a book—online today. To find out more about World Vision and its education programs, visit its website: www.worldvision.org.