Literacy
RI President John Kenny’s resource groups
A lmost 800 million people worldwide are unable to read or write, a lack of skills that makes them especially vulnerable to hunger, disease, and extreme poverty.
Nearly two-thirds of these -- 500 million -- are women. Without literacy and access to a basic education, these women are poorly equipped to access resources and make decisions that improve the lives of their children and families. Today, 72 million children of primary school age are not in school.
The Literacy Resource Group connects Rotarians with the information and tools they need to actively promote literacy at home and abroad. It asks Rotary clubs to learn about literacy and education issues in their communities and help increase access to quality learning opportunities for those in need. Clubs are also encouraged to work with the International Reading Association and the Dollywood Foundation's Imagination Library to conduct literacy projects worldwide.
Contact your Literacy Resource Group coordinator for guidance on how your club or district can get involved in a literacy project.
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