SEVOTA Recognized for Building Up Rwandan Women with Literacy
Following the 1994 Rwandan genocide, our partner program SEVOTA has offered functional literacy classes and educational discussions to empower women.
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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World
The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.
Literacy Takes Sharecropper’s Son to Board of Directors
In 2013, at 68 years old, John H. Taylor decided to go back to school. He couldn’t read or write, but he knew it wasn’t too late for him.
Literacy Program Helps Student Pass Military Test
Gerno Allen knew he wanted to enlist in the U.S. Army, but he would need to pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a test that measures a young adult’s strength and potential success for military training.
The Personal Reason one Tutor Got Involved with Citizenship Program
Tutor Dan Shern was inspired to tutor citizenship after helping his wife navigate the process.
Lancôme and ProLiteracy Partner to Increase Guna Women’s Literacy Skills in Panama
Through the Write Her Future initiative, Lancôme is sponsoring ProLiteracy's work in the country of Panama to educate Guna women.
3 Things to Consider Before Starting an Adult Learner Book Club
Book clubs can be a wonderful addition to your adult ed toolkit.