ProLiteracy

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ProLiteracy is the largest organization of adult basic education and literacy programs in the world — an international nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization created by the 2002 merger of two pioneer organizations in the adult literacy field, Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. — headquartered in Syracuse, NY.

ProLiteracy’s members in the United States include adult basic education and literacy programs and individuals who oversee those programs, instruct adult learners, train volunteer tutors, and volunteer to teach adults. These members teach adults to read, write, do math, and speak English as a second language in their communities in all 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

ProLiteracy’s grassroots partners in 65 countries of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Eastern Europe teach native language literacy lessons with community projects related to the environment, economic self-sufficiency, education, health, family literacy, and peace/conflict resolution. Small grants and internships support ProLiteracy’s international partners.

ProLiteracy publishes educational materials that address learning needs and difficulties for youth in grades 6–10, GED students, and adult learners. ProLiteracy produces the only weekly newspaper written in plain English. Proceeds from sales of these New Readers Press materials support ProLiteracy programs.