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Each year the RI President outlines special areas of emphasis, and for
the past few years, literacy has been one of these areas.
Almost 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.
Recently, DG Chuck received a summary report of literacy projects from
around the world compiled by the Literacy Resource Group. You can read
the report, which contains lots of ideas for club projects, here.
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 our Literacy Resource Group coordinator for guidance on how your club can get involved in a literacy project.
Shawn Corrigan Asmuth
Zone 30 Coordinator- Literacy
PDG- District 6880 ('05-06)
dgshawn05@charter.net
Other Literacy Resources:
Zone 30-31 Website Literacy Page
RI Literacy Resource Page
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