Empowering Children Through Reading
Riddles Education Initiative is a research-driven literacy program committed to improving reading outcomes among primary school children in The Gambia. We work closely with parents, schools, and communities to address reading challenges early and create strong foundations for lifelong learning. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to read with confidence, understanding, and joy.
When children learn to read with confidence, their world opens. That belief is at the heart of everything we do.
Madeline Ileleji
Founder
Structured Reading Interventions
Riddles Education Initiative was established to respond to growing concerns about reading difficulties faced by children in primary schools. Guided by research and practical experience, our work focuses on identifying gaps in literacy development and delivering targeted interventions that support children both in and outside the classroom.
Our approach combines structured reading support, parental engagement, and community involvement to ensure sustainable and meaningful impact.
Let’s Help These Children of Heroes Together!
Our Mission
To improve children’s reading outcomes through evidence-based interventions, parental empowerment, and community-driven support systems.
Our Vision
A future where every child can read, understand, and learn with confidence—regardless of background or circumstance.
Evidence-Based Learning
We ground our work in research and proven literacy practices to ensure effective and measurable outcomes.
Child-Centered Approach
Every child’s learning journey is unique. We design interventions that respond to individual needs and learning abilities.
Community Engagement
Sustainable change happens when families, schools, and communities work together to support children’s learning.
Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring that all children—especially those facing learning challenges—have access to quality reading support.
Let’s Help These Children of Heroes Together!
Our Mission
To improve children’s reading outcomes through evidence-based interventions, parental empowerment, and community-driven support systems.
Our Vision
A future where every child can read, understand, and learn with confidence—regardless of background or circumstance.
Let’s Help These Children of Heroes Together!
Our Mission
To improve children’s reading outcomes through evidence-based interventions, parental empowerment, and community-driven support systems.
Our Vision
A future where every child can read, understand, and learn with confidence—regardless of background or circumstance.
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
We Build
We build sustainable literacy programs by training volunteers and working alongside schools to create learning environments where children can thrive.
We Collaborate
Years of
Impact
Active
volunteers
Children
reached
Pilot
interventions
More then 345 000+
People Were Helped
Become the One Who is Considered a Hero
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Meet Our Volunteer Team
Andrew Larson
Amare Daliah
Lulu Kroifer
Bahati Imani
Sabra Kalifa
Josh Broiler
What People Think
"Before joining the program, my child struggled with reading and avoided books. With the support and guidance from Riddles Education Initiative, I have seen a clear improvement in confidence and understanding. Reading at home is now part of our daily routine."
Ousman Njie
Parent, Lower Basic School