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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society."

In 1985, Rotary declared basic literacy to be a pre-condition to the development of peace. Through this organizational emphasis, more than half the world’s 34,000 Rotary clubs address the full range of literacy and mathematical challenges for primary, vocational, and adult learners as well as teacher training. Additionally, Rotary International has indicated the importance of Literacy to Rotarians by designating March as Literacy month.

Global Grants are available for Literacy projects that: 

1. Ensure that children have access to quality basic education

2. Reduce gender disparity in education

3. Increase adult literacy

4. Strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy 

5. Support studies related to basic education and literacy

What can Rotary clubs do to promote and celebrate Literacy?

Please feel free to contact me for any assistance or support you may need with regards to Basic Literacy and Education. 

Tayana Wong Basic Literacy and Education  District 7020 – 2013-2014 tayanawong@gmail.com

| District 7020 – 2013/2014