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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is the recipient of a 2020 World Literacy Award.

The World Literacy Foundation awarded the Kingdom of Jordan for their significant contribution to literacy as a country.

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2020 World Literacy Award presented to Little Free Library

The World Literacy Foundation awarded Little Free Library, a nonprofit based in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States for their contribution to global literacy.

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Albert Schweitzer Medal awarded to Armene Modi for her academic excellence and extensive service in education and literacy.

The World Literacy Foundation recognized Armene Modi with the Albert Schweitzer Award, which celebrates both academic excellence and extensive service to the community in the field of education and literacy in India.

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Shakira wins 2020 Global Literacy Award for her significant contribution to literacy

The World Literacy Foundation is honoured to award Shakira for her significant contribution to the improvement of literacy for disadvantaged children around the world. The award was announced at the World Literacy Summit.

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World Teachers’ Day is here!

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

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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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Children’s author Larissa McConnell on ‘Winston the Worm’ and the Power of Reading

As a young girl I was actually not the biggest reader… I was always enchanted by the outdoors; making mystical forts in lands far away and conquering empires with whoever my gallant side-kick (usually my poor younger brother or soft toy) happened to be that day. When I found that reading could transport me in […]

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