Reliance Life Insurance, ICC and Room to Read Launch Boundaries for Books Campaign to ‘hit Illiteracy for a Six’
– Reliance Life Insurance Will Contribute Rs. 25,000 to Room to Read for
Every Six Hit in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Under the ‘Boundaries for
Books’ Campaign
– Every Single Six Will Provide at Least 30 Underserved Children With
Access to Fully Functional Libraries With Local Language and English Books as
Well as Trained Teachers
–
to Read Ambassadors,
Indian Cricketers, Back Campaign
Reliance Life Insurance has joined hands with the International Cricket
Council (ICC) and Room to Read – a global non-profit organization committed
to promoting literacy and gender equality in education, to launch the
‘Boundaries for Books’ campaign.
Reliance Life Insurance, in a first-of-its-kind initiative – ‘Boundaries
for Books’ – will contribute Rs. 25,000 for every six hit during the ongoing
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. This donation will be made to Room to Read,
towards establishing libraries and providing local language and English books
to underserved children across India. Every single six will ensure that at
least 30 children get access to fully functional libraries with books and
trained teachers, thereby catalyzing a long-term revolution amongst young
minds that will lead the future of India.
Cricket fans and the public in general will have the opportunity to
contribute to this fight against illiteracy, through convenient payment
gateways, details of which will be announced shortly.
The announcement, which builds on the ICC’s partnership with Room to Read
that was unveiled last week, has received the support of a number of high
profile players. These include
Read Ambassadors, while the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni,
‘Boundaries for Books’ campaign.
“Reliance Life Insurance is delighted to launch the ‘Boundaries for
Books’ campaign in association with ICC and Room to Read to hit illiteracy
for a six. Introducing the minds of disadvantaged young children to the
enchanting world of books and the learnings they will get from that rare
experience is a joy and privilege for us”, said
Vice-Chairman, Reliance Capital Ltd.
India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who along with the other 14 members
of India’s ICC Cricket World Cup squad have recorded promotional messages for
Room to Read, added: “The ‘Boundaries for Books’ campaign is an opportunity
for all of India to get involved and bring their love of their country and
love of cricket together for the betterment of our children. If every six I
hit will allow children to access books and libraries, then there is no
better inspiration for me to play my best!”
of great pride that prominent organisations like Reliance Life Insurance and
the International Cricket Council are partnering with us to combat the
significant challenge of illiteracy. These organisations are investing their
resources in building awareness and making a change. Room to Read is honoured
to be a part of this campaign and looks to all cricket fans to play a role in
ensuring that the next generation can build their futures on the foundations
of a quality education.”
am honoured to be associated with Room to Read and the ‘Boundaries for Books’
campaign during this year’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. I first got into
reading when I was about eighteen, and I now realise how important it is for
everybody to have the opportunity to have access to books. Room to Read is
making reading a reality for millions of children – as they say ‘World Change
Starts with Educated Children’- and I am committed to helping this
organisation reach as many children as they possibly can.”
“From the time the tsunami hit
children, ensuring quality education programs across the country. As an
ambassador of this cause, I ask each of you to get involved and do what you
can to make sure that the next generation is empowered with an education.”
Reliance Big FM, with a special ‘Hit illiteracy for a Six’ segment, Big
Cinema, Big CBS and various other Reliance ADA Group platforms will be used
to reach across the masses. Prizes for top donors – such as invitations to an
exclusive Reliance event in
personalities, signed memorabilia, photo opportunities and other incentives -
will help propel the cause.
The public can stay informed about the campaign at
http://www.roomtoread.org/worldcup. The payment gateway will be powered by
HDFC.
Notes on Fours and Sixes
- In the ICC CWC 2007 there were 51 matches in which 1808
fours and 373 sixes were hit. That makes 35 fours and 7 sixes per
match.
- In ODI cricket in 2010 (same format as the ICC CWC 2011)
there were 142 matches in which 5219 fours and 820 sixes were hit.
That makes 37 fours and 6 sixes per match.
About Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited
http://www.reliancelife.com
Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited is one of India’s top private
sector life insurance companies with business premium including renewal
premium of over
The company has sold over 7 million policies and has an Asset Under
Management base of more than
It has an extensive distribution network of 1,247 offices and over
2,13,000 advisors (as of
a comprehensive range of innovative and need-based products, including
protection, investment and retirement, targeted at individuals and groups.
Reliance Life Insurance Company is a part of Reliance Capital, a Reliance
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Company.
About Room to Read
Room to Read is a global organization seeking to transform the lives of
millions of children in the developing world by focusing on literacy and
gender equality in education.
Founded on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children,
Room to Read works in collaboration with local communities, partner
organizations and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of
reading among primary school children and to ensure girls have the skills and
support needed to complete their secondary education.
Since 2000, Room to Read has impacted the lives of more than four million
children in
About International Cricket Council
The International Cricket Council is the governing body of world cricket.
There are 105 ICC Members across the globe, with 10 Full Members, 35
Associate Members and 60 Affiliate Members. As part of its work, the ICC
supports a number of community programmes including the Think Wise
initiative, a HIV awareness programme with UNAIDS and UNICEF; the ‘Great
Spirit’ programme, which supports project in
and
gender equality in education across
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