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World Teachers’ Day is here!

UNESCO declared the 5th of October to be “World Teachers’ Day”...

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India: a Right to Learn

Juan Grajales is currently located in Odisha India and on behalf of the World Literacy Foundation he is collecting research data on issues relating to literacy in the region. Odisha is one of the poorest states in India. A densely populated region with limited food, water and educational resources. These challenges and issues are becoming […]

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World Literacy Foundation Annual Report

Today we publish our Annual Reports, detailing our actions for the year and what we hope to accomplish in the future. It’s been a big year and we’re so proud of everything we’ve achieved! Most of all we’re proud of those who have volunteered to come on this journey with us. Schools and individuals who […]

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Reading as Therapy – Carla Greenwood

“Every book written is the product of a human mind in a particular state.  Add all the books together and you get the end sum of humanity”   Beautiful quote isn’t it?  It’s a line from the book ‘Reasons to stay alive’ by Matt Haig, that follows the authors’ life struggle with anxiety and depression.  […]

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Schools in Uganda – A Picture Diary

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller   We’re excited this week to share with you some photos of schools that will be receiving tablets from the World Literacy Foundation. Our Field Coordinator Nighty has been on the ground in Gulu, Uganda, liaising with local schools and bringing us these heartwarming images. From […]

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Teaching the Value of Literacy: Inspiring Words from a Teacher on International Literacy Day

I fell in love with books long before kindergarten. I remember the steady, soothing voice of my mom as she read to me and my sister from our many books. We spent countless afternoons reading from well-worn pages until we memorized our favorite parts. However, school brought a whole new level to my love for […]

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Learning to Read Outside the Classroom

Even children who pick up minimum literacy skills are failing to become ‘good’ readers, a report by John Comings of the NGO World Education stated in April. The reasons for this are many and varied (interrupted schooling, being taught a language they don’t speak, lack of effective instruction) but one in particular stood out: reading […]

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