"Just one book, can change many lives."
r-3education is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization. We build libraries and support educational efforts in the United States and Jamaica.
"This is a grass-roots movement in support of education for the youth."
r-3education is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization. We build libraries and support educational efforts in the United States and Jamaica.
"There are power in words."
r-3education is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization. We build libraries and support educational efforts in the United States and Jamaica.
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100%

OF DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO us

Because our partners, Penn State University, Reginald F Lewis Museum, Howard County Public Schools, Howard County Libraries, N.E.E.Tja, Hamel Builders, and National Educational Trust, underwrite all administrative expenses in association with us, 100% of all donations received go directly to support us.

R-3Education

Founded by Ricardo Rowe in 2017, the organization formerly named Rick Rowe Reads was designed to help educate children and set them on a path to prosperity through reading. Originally based out of Hanover, Jamaica, the program now seeks a much larger reach, also supporting educational work in the inner cities of the United States of America. Join us on our journey to educate impoverished communities, encouraging development and prosperity through learning!

Thank you for supporting our program. Your donation will go towards the educational needs at local middle schools and high schools, as well as supporting students.

Back to school kits

With an initial goal of installing 100 free libraries in the hometown of its founder, this organization seeks to reduce crime and poverty, while increasing prosperity and positivity. Constructing little libraries at every major traffic area in Hanover, Jamaica, the original goal of this program was to empower the entire Island of Jamaica by promoting reading, writing, and community values. We strongly believe that every single child deserves access to a good education and a life of happiness and fulfillment.

hand washing kits

Now named R-3Education, this program has evolved following the plight of Covid-19 on school systems and children. With an increased focus on hand-washing and health, we now ask donors to assist with our back-to-school Covid-19 safety kits. Clean hands mean everything to disadvantaged children, enabling them to continue education despite the global fight against diseases and illnesses, such as Covid-19. A day at school should never have to put a child and their family at risk.

"To eliminate crime, and poverty, we must invest in education."