Reading Against Intolerance

Reading Against IntoleranceReading Against IntoleranceReading Against Intolerance

Reading Against Intolerance

Reading Against IntoleranceReading Against IntoleranceReading Against Intolerance

Building tolerance, one story at a time

Building tolerance, one story at a timeBuilding tolerance, one story at a timeBuilding tolerance, one story at a time
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Building tolerance, one story at a time

Building tolerance, one story at a timeBuilding tolerance, one story at a timeBuilding tolerance, one story at a time
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About Our Initiative

The Reading Against Intolerance (RAI) Project is a social impact initiative dedicated to fostering unity and understanding among Nigerian children through the power of storytelling. By providing free access to culturally rich storybooks from the Nigeria Heritage Series, we introduce young readers to the heroes, folklore, and traditions of diverse ethnic and religious groups across the country. Each story is carefully chosen to highlight values of courage, sacrifice, and empathy—planting the seeds of tolerance from an early age. 

Our Mission

We want to shape character and build bridges across divides. Through partnerships with schools, communities, and organizations, RAI is on a journey to deliver millions of books nationwide, and to our kids in diaspora, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore stories outside their immediate background. We believe that when children read about one another’s heroes, they grow into adults who respect one another’s humanity - creating a stronger, more united Nigeria.

 RAI Team makes a courtesy call on His Excellency Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Led by DG National Early Warning Centre (OSPRE) Chris Ngwodo, DG National Orientation Agency (NOA) Dr Garba Abari and Proprietor +234Express, John Adoga. 

RAI project book donation at  Aduvie International Schools, Abuja. 

 The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), pledges its support to the RAI project towards curbing all forms of violence and divisive ethno-religious rhetoric in Nigeria. 

 Prof Etannibi Alemika, Dr. Maisallau Musa (representing HRH Justice Sidi Bage I), Mr. David K Gende (Ag Perm Sec, Ministry of Education), Alhaji Idi Farouk (former DG, NOA), Dr Peter Igho (former DG, NLRC), Mrs Afolake Taiwo (Director, Education Services, Ministry of Defense), Professor Godwin Sogolo (Chairman, Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa) at the RAI launch

RAI courtesy call on Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, in Abuja. 

+234Express committed to integrate with the NCAC's Origins project and participate in NAFEST 2024.

Director Special Projects National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr David Akoji, donates books to school children to mark the UN Day for Tolerance - November 26th. 

10,000 FREE BOOKS FOR ABUJA CHILDREN

THIS OCTOBER 1ST... we are relaunching our 10-Million Books Drive at the Arts & Craft Village, Abuja with a donation of 10,000 free storybooks to children in Abuja, courtesy of our partners and supporters. 

Save the date and plan to attend.

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“Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

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