The Reading Factory

19/04/2026

Where is the train leading us this year🤗

Inclusive Reading Festival is in its fouth year in a row 🤟💯

Join us make the 2026 edition and impactful one.
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30/12/2025

Join us to Empower, Educate, and Embrace

The primary goal for 2025 was to empower District Educational Directorates to take the lead in driving the 2026 Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival. I am thrilled to share that this vision has been successfully realised.

Out of 15 proposals received from across the country, Tolon and Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira were selected and awarded grants to facilitate this impactful festival.

This year’s progress would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors and partners. A heartfelt thank you to: Women Changemakers for Education Charles Kweku Imbrah,PgMD Pro and Disability Lens Fouzia Tua Alhassan with Wakati LLC Alhassan Fatimah Hallu Freda Awonakie Akwetey (PhD) Obsy Ohene Yvonne Appiah Esi Korkor Arthur Rukmini Esi Arthur Airlykplym Havor and everyone who made who contributed to making this year’s festival a success.

Our mission remains steadfast: To serve as a leverage for advocacy in improving inclusive education in Ghana.
We are committed to pushing and leading: ✅ Ensuring quality and access for all learners. ✅ Providing continuous support to teachers in mainstream schools. ✅ Fostering positive, inclusive learning environments.

At The Reading Factory, we look toward 2026 with great hope and the assurance of an even more impactful festival. Let’s keep building a world where no child is left behind.

07/09/2025

Less than 24hrs to the 2025 Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival.
This year we are privileged to have two events one in Tolon - Northern Region and another in Twifo Hemang in the Central Region.
This year is unique because our Government partners, Tolon and Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira Education Directorates leds the festival.

If you find yourself either in the North or South please pass through

14/07/2025

An idea when conceive can only work when a step is taken.

Even better when you are part of a community Women Changemakers for Education where your idea is validated, refined and pushed with support.

I am most grateful Constance Kane Tawiah Agyarko-Kwarteng Rose A. Dodd for your constant support.

Now The Reading Factory can prep for Africa 🌍 👏

Saraswati Arthur, founder of The Reading Factory and WC4E alumna (Cohort 2), has a life mission to transform education in Ghana.

12/06/2025

Let's play 🤸‍♀️
Play is crucial to children's development. For children to learn through play, we, the adults, must learn to play.
Enjoy a glimpse of The Reading Factory training, where teachers showcase their dancing skills while learning.
Playing is a universal language for joy, creating bonds and learning for children.
Spread the laughter, enjoy a game with a child today!

08/05/2025

Hello Mummies and early grade teachers, do you know we have a major role to play in making Reading fun?
We are here to support you...click, watch and help make the child a best reader. Please don't forget to like our page

https://youtu.be/ymNgcPSLS4g

19/03/2025

For three years, The Reading Factory has proudly pioneered Ghana's first Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival, fostering critical exposure to inclusive education. Now, we're taking a significant step: handing ownership to education directorates across Ghana! 🤝 This move empowers every Ghanaian child to explore their reading and artistic potential regardless of uniqueness. 🌟 We envision a truly surreal 2025 festival, and we invite you to partner with us in making this vision a reality. Let's join hands to ensure every child thrives!

Please download the template from the link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OPdv3OavJ4puvyxP9-ZVIOBKqZ3-qPkf/edit
Please send it to [email protected]

08/03/2025

Going down memory lane, from 2021, the beginning of The Reading Factory's journey into supporting children to build their literacy abilities, I cannot help it than to appreciate the multitude of women that have a strong support system.
Our journey of bridging inequality among children with learning difficulties and differently able persons couldn't have been possible without women who led training, funded our work, and encouraged us to grow. Indeed, if all women and girls have clearly defined Rights, given the chance-Equality and are Empowered, the world will align fruitfully.
Happy International Women's Day to all women who make the world move positively. Ayekoo

11/10/2024

The girl who can! Is the girl that is supported. Opportunities created for them regardless of their abilities and inabilities. That girl is placed on a pedestal to succeed. We at The Reading Factory celebrate every girl child on this special day of

20/09/2024

This honour will not be forgotten says Emefa. And we will not forget your donations and support. From The Reading Factory Volta Regional and Ho Mun. Edu. Directorate, we are grateful.
Airlykplym Havor Nanatea

19/09/2024

After months of planning and fundraising, I was thrilled to see the hashtag and 2024 Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival come to fruition. The event, a collaboration between The Reading Factory, Ho Municipal Education Directorate, and the Volta Regional Education Directorate, showcased the incredible abilities of children with diverse learning styles.
Edem (not the real name), a student from Ho Anglican Primary School, was a standout at the festival for me. His unique learning style, characterized by swaying and singing while reading, highlighted the importance of differentiated learning. Reflecting on Edem’s unique abilities, I appreciated the importance of learning through play and building upon individual strengths. This experience made me wonder, how many other children are overlooked or mislabeled due to their diverse learning needs. Edem's story serves as a powerful reminder for educators to appreciate each student's individuality and adapt their teaching methods accordingly.
This exposure and experience are a result of the collective efforts Saraswati Arthur Airlykplym Havor Esi Korkor Arthur Rukmini Esi Arhtur Zainab Iddrisu among great men and women. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the 2024 Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival. Your contributions brought joy and inspiration to over 100 children. We look forward to continuing our work in 2025 and making a lasting impact on the lives of young learners.