Today, September 8, is International Literacy Day. In 1967, this day was designated as such by UNESCO to emphasize the importance of literacy in maintaining dignity and as a matter of basic human rights. Every year, a different theme related … Continue reading →| Dustedoff
By Lynne Paradis, member of Red Deer Rotary Club (Canada) My name is Lynne Paradis, and I am deeply committed to improving reading literacy globally. I believe that every child deserves the appropriate support to become a competent reader—literacy is a fundamental human right. When children learn to read well, they contribute more to their … More Learning to lead literacy: Lessons from a Basic Education and Literacy project| Service in Action