It’s World Arabic Language Day, yet 50M Adults in the Arab World Cannot Read or Write
Within the 22 Arabic-speaking countries, the World Bank estimates that there are 50 million adults who cannot read or write.
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From the Desk of the CEO: Changing the Systems that Perpetuate Poverty and Low Literacy
Adults don’t stay low literate because they didn’t want to learn how to read—their economic status set them up to fail from the time they were young.
Instructor Spotlight: Jen Frost
In Southern California, Jen Frost loves the diversity of her community and wanted to help it thrive. So, this past year, she joined Oceanside READS as an ESL instructor.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Keeping Volunteers Engaged
How do you keep a tutor engaged during times when they might not be paired with a student?
‘Now I Have Hope.’ Literacy is Essential to Human Rights
On International Human Rights Day, we remain dedicated to giving people everywhere dignity and equality through literacy and education.
From the Desk of the CEO: Celebrating our Impact
I want to take the opportunity to reflect on the gratitude I feel to be part of the ProLiteracy community and its mission and share the 2023 Annual Impact Report.
Instructor Spotlight: Melody Ruddell
As an ESL instructor, Melody Ruddell takes time to listen to her students, understand their cultures, and connect with them.
