Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development. ~ Kofi Annan Join us in advocating for global literacy, in observance of International Literacy Day. The ability to read and write is a skill we may take for granted, but today we recognize literacy, education, and the pursuit of knowledge as an agent of positive change. Literacy in impoverished communities has tremendous impact, with trickle down effects on the following: 1) Peace & Democracy 2) Development 3) Poverty alleviation 4) Empowerment 5) Health 6) Gender Equality Literacy not only changes lives, it saves them. ow.ly/BfZ5v
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:57:21 +0000
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