International Literacy Day 2024

Date and Time

September 8th 2024
All Day

Details

Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist with at least 800 million adults worldwide lacking basic literacy skills today.

Looking for ways to advance the cause of literacy in your corner of the world? Check out the suggestions below!

1. Use social media to spread the word about the importance of literacy.

2. Give a book as a gift. Include a note about the importance of literacy.

3. Sponsor a book-collecting drive; give books to nursing homes, schools, adult literacy programs.

4. Listen to an audio book.

5. Learn about and support local literacy projects or programs in your area.

6. Sponsor book awards.

7. Organize an essay contest about “a book that changed my life.”

8. Establish a book discussion group.

9. Sponsor book readings with local authors or local celebrities reading from their favourite books.

10. Attend readings at your local library or bookstore.

11. Publicize and distribute lists of recommended books for readers of all ages.

~ UNESCO

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