LITERACY RESOURCE GROUP

DOCUMENTS

Club Tools
Rotary Reads
(PowerPoint presentation)

Rotary Reads-June09 (pdf)
(Literacy project ideas)

Literacy Awards Brochure

Newsletters
Sept 09 World-wide Newsletter

Links

Background

 More than 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. Child mortality is also closely linked to literacy rates. When women and girls are educated, they are generally better equipped to access resources and make decisions that improve the lives of their children and families. Sadly, a variety of barriers prevent more than 500 million women and girls from obtaining even the most basic education. 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 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.

Project Information

Two club tools have been posted.   Rotary Reads-June09 offers ideas on literacy projects used by other clubs. It was created by Richard Hattwick, RI General Literacy Coordinator, District 7070, and Rotary Club of Belleville, Ontario.

The Rotary Reads PowerPoint presentation is ideal for club presentations to explain the Literacy Program.

For more information contact Karen Owens (contact info above).