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10 Sait Matty Road, Bakau, Kanifing, The Gambia

info@rotseducationinitiative.org

+220 364 4500

Improving Children’s Reading Outcomes in The Gambia Riddles Education Initiative We are a research-driven literacy initiative supporting primary school children, parents, and teachers through targeted reading interventions, community engagement, and evidence-based learning strategies. Learn About The Angel Project follow Every Child Deserves the Gift of Reading The Angel Project Through structured reading support, parental involvement, and trained volunteers, The Angel Project helps children build confidence, fluency, and comprehension—laying the foundation for lifelong learning. See How We Support Children follow image image
Riddles Education Initiative

Transforming Reading and Learning for Children

We work closely with children, parents, and schools to strengthen reading skills, improve comprehension, and build a foundation for lifelong learning—starting at the primary level.

Our Mission

To improve children’s reading outcomes by delivering research-based literacy interventions that empower learners, support parents, and strengthen schools.

Our Approach

We combine structured reading support, parental engagement, and trained volunteers to address reading challenges with practical, evidence-driven solutions.

Our Story

Born from research and community experience, Riddles Education Initiative was created to respond to the real reading challenges faced by primary school children in The Gambia.

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Building Strong Reading Foundations for Children

Who We are

Our Impact

How It Works

Riddles Education Initiative is a young, research-driven literacy organization established in 2024 to respond to the growing reading challenges faced by primary school children in The Gambia.

We work closely with children, parents, and schools to design practical reading interventions that improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence—laying the groundwork for lifelong learning.

Within our first year, we have begun implementing pilot reading interventions, supporting children through targeted literacy activities and engaging parents as active partners in their children’s learning journey.

Our focus is not scale alone, but measurable progress, sustainability, and community ownership.

Our approach combines structured reading support, parental engagement, and trained volunteers. Through The Angel Project, we identify learning gaps early and provide focused support that meets children where they are.

We adapt global literacy research to local contexts, ensuring solutions are relevant, practical, and effective.

We Help around the world

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Help is Our Goal

What Make Us Different

Our work is guided by research, community involvement, and a strong belief that every child can learn to read with the right support.

We Educate

We support children by strengthening foundational reading skills such as phonics, fluency, and comprehension through structured and age-appropriate learning activities.

We Support

We work closely with parents and caregivers, equipping them with simple tools and guidance to support their children’s reading development at home.

We Build

We build sustainable literacy programs by training volunteers and working alongside schools to create learning environments where children can thrive.

We Collaborate

We collaborate with educators, communities, and partners to adapt proven literacy approaches to local needs and contexts.
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