Tomi Dobbs’ Student Education Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for underprivileged communities. Through a range of programs and initiatives, the organization seeks to empower young people and promote literacy and education as tools for change. The initiative works to provide access to quality education, resources, and support to children and families in need, with a particular focus on areas affected by poverty, conflict, and other challenges. Tomi Dobbs’ Student Education Initiative is committed to creating a brighter future for all children and building sustainable solutions that promote lasting change.

Saving Kids by Saving Books

“Education is the key to unlocking the world a passport to freedom.” -Oprah Winfrey. 

An Excerpt from Tomi’s TEDx Elliot Street Talk given on April 22, 2023:

“When I was three I read THE DEEP BLUE SEA by Audrey Wood. After reading that book I had so many things to write about! I couldn’t wait to learn how. 

Once I started writing, I just couldn’t stop. I wrote even when nobody told me to.  If no one would play with me on the playground, I’d be ok with it because I would pull out my second friend… my notebook… and write about what happened during the summer or about my favorite ice cream flavors and some of my favorite foods. Sometimes if I had enough time, I would draw an illustration of my personal narratives. 

When I was 9, I wrote my first book, “Importance of Literacy”. Literacy sparks imagination and the ability to make daily informed decisions. When I came up with a brilliant idea, I first wrote the ideas on index cards, and then so I wouldn’t have them flying around, I glued them to bigger pieces of paper and stapled them together…”

Tomi Dobbs’ student education initiative is dedicated to fighting illiteracy in underprivileged communities worldwide. Through book drives and generous donations, Tomi and her team have sent over 240,000 books to schools in Kenya and homeless shelters in Massachusetts. The goal of the One-Student, One-Book, One-Dream movement is to provide access to education and improve literacy skills for children who may not have the resources to learn. With a focus on building sustainable solutions, Tomi’s initiative is making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.