3. ABOUT US
• Founded in 2010
•First projects: Read for the Record 2010,partnered with the Ministry
Community Development 2011
•Created the Read to Rise Program in 2010
•First training: Local School Board Training; Ministry of Education
•Recent projects: Implemented and coordinated BG Read to Rise in
Mayaro and Guayaguayare primary schools
•Current projects: UNDP GEF SGP Knowledge Fair Trinidad and
Tobago 2013
•Upcoming projects: Read to Rise Next
5. We give books, build libraries and support
families
An early literacy which places books in schools and
promotes reading through our Read to Rise programme.
6. THE READ TO RISE MODEL
One
Community
One FamilyOne Child
Positive
Reinforcement,
Interaction, Sharing
& Exchange
Mentorship
Support and
Partnership
Parent Capacity
Building Workshops
Inspiration and
Motivation
Linking &
Integrating
Community
Support(s)
Creating Business
Partnerships to
Support Read to
Rise in schools
7. We strength institutional capacity
Consulting, Project Management, Knowledge Transfer, Training Program
Bridge Foundation TSBI program provides CSO’s with essential tools and skills to improve
organizational planning and services.
Bridge Foundation through Bridge Partners and Associates offers stream-lined, one-on-one
consultation services
Step 1
Planning and Research
Step 2:
Purpose and direction
Step 3:
Action Planning
Step 4:
Finalize plan
8. We promote best practices, innovations
and share resources
At bridge foundation we seek to build relationships
necessary among schools, families and communities
