World Literacy Foundation

Committed to eradicating illiteracy by reaching the most marginalized communities of the world through innovation and technology.

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One book. One child. One opportunity to change a story.

Give today and help us reach 500,000 books, one book at a time.

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Literacy is often seen as a social issue and it is, but it's also an economic issue. When people can read, write, and understand information, they are more likely to find employment, earn higher incomes, start businesses and contribute to their communities.

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Manizales, estamos contigo. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the city earlier today, and our team, our program families in the El Carmen district, and everyone we have worked alongside there for 14 years are in our thoughts as recovery begins.

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According to research published by EU Today, Europe’s literacy rates may be above 99%, but millions still struggle with the skills needed to navigate work, health information and everyday life.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/8vDlKiwK8G

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Illiteracy costs the global economy $1.19 trillion every year.

The people building solutions will meet in Oxford from March 31 to April 3, 2027.

Speaker applications are now open. General attendance registration opens October 1.

Learn more at https://t.co/YKNBB1ytCg

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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Youth Ambassadors, representing the World Literacy Foundation! Meet some more of them!

#YouthAmbassadors #WorldLiteracyFoundation #EmpowermentThroughLiteracy #InspiringChange #YouthPower

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Excited to share our Impact Report showcasing a year of change:

- 15,530 families reached
- 19,875 books delivered where none existed
- 8,420 children learned to read

Reading transforms lives. Explore more: https://t.co/YyTXqJLEZW

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I love the diversity of people involved in this program. Young people from different backgrounds coming together because they care about literacy.

Every number here represents someone who's ready to begin a 3-month program for real change.

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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Youth Ambassadors, representing the World Literacy Foundation! Meet some of them!
#YouthAmbassadors #WorldLiteracyFoundation #EmpowermentThroughLiteracy #FutureLeaders #ReadingForChange #LiteracyMatters

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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Youth Ambassadors, representing the World Literacy Foundation! Meet some of them!

#YouthAmbassadors #WorldLiteracy #youthpower #FutureChangeMakers #ReadingChampions #GlobalCitizens #InspiringVoices

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Illiteracy costs the global economy $1.4 trillion annually, impacting jobs and opportunities. This affects society as a whole. Supporting literacy is crucial for expanding opportunity and fostering an equitable future; when literacy grows, so does everything else.

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Youth Power = Youth Led. Swipe to see what that really means💙

#PowerOfYouth #Empowerment #YouthVoices #FutureLeaders #ChangeMakers #youthpower

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Grace is a Alumni Ambassador of the World Literacy Foundations Youth Ambassador Program. She is now the CEO of the 'Female Literacy Project'. We are so proud of the work she is doing, and wish her every success. To read more, follow our Instagram.

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We received 1,754 applications from people across 110 countries, that's over half the countries in the world, with every single continent represented. I am speechless. Thank you to everyone who applied.

#GlobalApplications #WorldwideParticipation #DiversityInApplications

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#apply

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Meet Ikechukwu from Nigeria.

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⏰ 1 DAY LEFT to apply!

Represent your city. Create change. Shape the future of global literacy.

Applications close May 12th at 5:00pm AEST

#GlobalLiteracy #Youthpower #ChangeMakers #FutureLeaders #ApplyNow #MakeADifference #ActNow

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We are less than 2 days away from the application closing date for the Youth Ambassador Program: May 12th at 5:00pm (Melbourne, AUS time).

#ApplicationDeadline #Youthpower #change #leadership #booktok

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As you move through the online modules for the Youth Ambassador Program, you’ll explore the qualities that shape great leaders. Who inspires you?

Apply here https://t.co/PbBlhK16iF

#ApplicationDeadline #Youthpower #change #leadership #booktok

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The Youth Ambassador Program is worth your attention. Three months, fully online, working alongside peers from around the world on literacy advocacy, fundraising, and leadership. The experience is global. Only a few days left to register!
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