Frequently Asked Questions

Our Work

Where do we work?

We Love Reading initiative is based in Jordan, work in the MENA region and internationally.

what is our area of expertise?

literacy, education, libraries, children literature, women and girls, refugees.

Partnering Organizations

What is Taghyeer and what is We Love Reading?

We Love Reading Program, under the patronage of Taghyeer organization, is an independent nonprofit organization that aims to foster the love of reading for pleasure among children, by implementing the We Love Reading program which constitutes training local men, women, and youth to hold read-aloud sessions in public spaces in their neighborhoods where books are routinely read aloud to children. We Love Reading was founded in 2006 by Dr. Rana Dajani in Jordan and has spread to 33 countries around the world, where thousands of We Love Reading libraries have been established.
The purpose of Taghyeer organization is to empower people to lead and be the change in the community and also to spread the entrepreneurial spirit, Taghyeer strives to improve the cultural, social, psychological and education level of children, youth and women all over Jordan by building capacity in children and adults to become change makers through hands-on training based on research and real-life experiences.”

How can I partner with We Love Reading?

Go to Partners in success , read about our partners and contact us

click here to access partners in sucess page

How can I communicate with your team?

Go to contact us page and add your request

Training

How can I get your training?

If you live in Jordan, You can contact us to sign in your name to the nearest training in your area.

If you are outside Jordan, you can take the online training.

click here to access training portal page

Reading Ambassadors

If books finished, what should I do?

You have the following suggestions by ambassadors are read like you:

  1. Search for places that give free books.
  2. Explore public libraries.
  3. Exchange books with colleagues (reading ambassadors close to your area).
  4. You can use books from the library of the neighborhood or provide books through parents of children if they wish to participate.

Do I have enough books to read to children over a year?

Yes, children love to listen to the story over and over again.

How Can I communicate with WLR team?

You will find the telephone number of the employee responsible on his or her business card in the bag or calendar. You can contact us during office hours from 8 am to 4 pm during business days.

What age group should I read?

Children 4 to 10 years old, and any other child is also welcome if they want to join you.

How many times should I read to children?

Once a week. The session must not exceed one half hour.

How many children should I read?

There is no minimum or maximum number of children per session. Each volunteer can start with a few number. After a while, each child will tell their friends and the number will increase over time.

How do I find children to read to them?

You can start reading to children in your family or the children of the neighborhood where you live. Ask children to call their friends later. If you read in a center, there will be a number of children who are always present.

How do I find a place to read for children?

You can use community centers around you, reading in your home or places of worship like the mosque and the church. Or any safe place you enjoy reading to children periodically.

Research

How can I work with WLR on a research?

Go to contact us page then choose research and studies from the subject categories and write your message.

If you want to know more about our research and studies please go to below link:

Research and studies page