Program Results in 2024:
- 5,970 books were distributed to children and teachers, encouraging reading activities at home, in kindergarten, and at school.
- Over 1,400 teachers from Giurgiu and Teleorman counties participated in online and face-to-face training sessions.
- 20 community visits, where OvidiuRO teams and UiPath Foundation volunteers organized reading workshops for children and parents.
- 8 online training sessions, attended by over 4,600 teachers nationwide, featuring special guests from the education field.
"Every time we enter a kindergarten and read to children, the atmosphere changes – their eyes light up, questions arise, curiosity sparks. There is no greater magic than witnessing a child discover their first book. In 2024, we placed books in the hands of thousands of children and ensured that educators knew how to bring them to life. This year, we carry our mission forward, and we are grateful to our partners at UiPath Foundation for their trust and ongoing support.", says Maria Gheorghiu, President of OvidiuRO
What's Next in 2025?
The Every Child Deserves a Story program is expanding to Dâmbovița County, where it will be implemented in partnership with the County School Inspectorate (ISJ) and will include:
- 6 training sessions for approximately 2,000 teachers, focusing on professional development.
- 2,000 books for kindergartens and schools, plus an additional 2,000 books for children distributed through reading caravans in vulnerable communities.
- Reading workshops for children and parents, alongside OvidiuRO representatives and special guests from various fields.
- A county-level working group, ensuring the effective implementation of the program and piloting a model Early Literacy Development Plan.
- An intensive training program for 120 teachers coordinating pedagogical circles, including two face-to-face training sessions and special early literacy kits.
"We choose to support programs that drive profound and lasting change in education, alongside partners who help build a strong and reliable educational system. Our partnership with OvidiuRO perfectly exemplifies this vision – not only does it provide books and resources for teachers in kindergartens and schools, but it also redefines how children experience reading, making it an engaging and accessible journey. We have witnessed our impact in counties across the country, and we are excited to continue this mission in 2025, bringing stories to places where they can open new horizons and change lives.", says Cătălina Rață, Executive Director, UiPath Foundation
The Dâmbovița County School Inspectorate plays a key role in the implementation of Every Child Deserves a Story, working closely to organize training sessions and integrate literacy activities into kindergartens and schools in the county.
"Early interventions have been proven to strengthen the foundation of reading and writing skills, allowing children to acquire knowledge progressively and build confidence in their abilities. Projects like this, which train educators and provide engaging and pedagogical support materials, create the perfect setting for developing skills that lead to personal and professional success. The pilot implementation in Dâmbovița County is made possible with the support of OvidiuRO and our partners at UiPath Foundation, to whom we extend our gratitude!", says Valentin Stancu, General School Inspector, ISJ Dâmbovița
