In Myanmar, many children face significant barriers to education, especially those from marginalized or vulnerable backgrounds. The Library Project supports these children by helping them build the foundational reading skills they need to stay in school or re-enter formal education. Through local partnerships, we provide support classes and remedial reading programs that give students extra time, resources, and guidance to strengthen early literacy skills.

Our work reaches children living or working on the streets, young migrants, children affected by HIV or emergencies, and those who are out of school or unemployed. Parents and caregivers are actively involved, ensuring that learning continues at home and within the broader community.

This holistic approach creates safe, supportive environments where children can develop confidence, rebuild learning pathways, and gain the skills needed to thrive. By working closely with families, local organizations, and community networks, we help ensure that every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and build a brighter future.

By working through local partners rather than establishing large field offices, The Library Project keeps operating costs low and directs more donor funding into programs that benefit children, teachers, and families. This partnership model ensures resources are focused where they matter most: providing books, building libraries, training educators, and supporting parents at home. Our partners also benefit from more than twenty years of experience, including operational support, program monitoring and evaluation, and access to international fundraising capacity that is often costly for smaller organizations to develop. Together, we reach more communities, strengthen local literacy ecosystems, and create lasting change for children around the world.