Literacy and Advocacy

Literacy advocacy aims to influence policies and practices that impact literacy rates and access to literacy resources.

UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.

Functional literacy refers to the ability to read and write at a level that allows an individual to function effectively in society.

According to UNESCO, the global literacy rate in 2016 was estimated to be 86%.

Japan has consistently ranked among the countries with the highest literacy rates in the world.

Digital literacy encompasses the skills and knowledge required to use digital technologies effectively.

Reading Is Fundamental is a non-profit organization that provides books and literacy resources to children and families.

Critical literacy involves the ability to analyze and evaluate information, and to recognize biases and propaganda.

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education is a national advocacy organization that works to promote policies that support adult literacy.

Visual literacy involves the ability to interpret and evaluate visual information, such as images, graphs, and charts.

The Prisoner Literacy Project is a non-profit organization that provides books and literacy resources to incarcerated individuals.

Audio literacy involves the ability to interpret and evaluate information presented in audio formats, such as podcasts, audiobooks, and radio broadcasts.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is a non-profit organization that provides resources and support to individuals with learning disabilities.

Multimodal literacy involves the ability to interpret and evaluate information presented in multiple formats, such as text, images, audio, and video.

Literacy for All is a non-profit organization that provides literacy resources and support to immigrants and refugees.