International Literacy Day

Barbara Bush Foundation Partners with Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens to Co-host Literacy Day

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation partnered with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens to cohost the gardens' 15th annual Literacy Day on Monday, November 14. The gathering immersed more than 200 students from local Title I schools in a fun, engaging day of reading-focused programming.

Key Points: 
  • "The mission of Literacy Day is specifically designed to inspire every student to embrace the impact of becoming a lifelong reader," said Frances Fisher, board chairwoman for Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
  • "In our 15th year of hosting this very special event, we are proud to partner with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.
  • About the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982).

KISS Wins Prestigious UNESCO Literacy Prize 2022 for Mother Tongue-Based Learning

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar has won the prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2022 for its outstanding literacy programme based on the recommendations of an international jury.

Key Points: 
  • BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar has won the prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2022 for its outstanding literacy programme based on the recommendations of an international jury.
  • The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize is sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea and recognizes contributions to mother language-based literacy development.
  • KISS has received the award in the category of 'Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education programme'.
  • The award was presented at a global award ceremony organised by UNESCO in Cte d'Ivoire on 8 and 9 September 2022 to celebrate International Literacy Day.

KISS Wins Prestigious UNESCO Literacy Prize 2022 for Mother Tongue-Based Learning

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar has won the prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2022 for its outstanding literacy programme based on the recommendations of an international jury.

Key Points: 
  • BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar has won the prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2022 for its outstanding literacy programme based on the recommendations of an international jury.
  • The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize is sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea and recognizes contributions to mother language-based literacy development.
  • KISS has received the award in the category of 'Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education programme'.
  • The award was presented at a global award ceremony organised by UNESCO in Cte d'Ivoire on 8 and 9 September 2022 to celebrate International Literacy Day.

Lancôme and ProLiteracy Partner to Increase Guna Women's Literacy Skills in Panama

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProLiteracy is proud to announce on International Literacy Day that it has partnered again with the Lancôme Write Her Future global initiative. In this new iteration, ProLiteracy and Lancôme will support the work of two local nonprofits in Panama to improve the literacy rates of Guna women.

Key Points: 
  • In this new iteration, ProLiteracy and Lancme will support the work of two local nonprofits in Panama to improve the literacy rates of Guna women.
  • In this new iteration, ProLiteracy and Lancme will support the work of two local nonprofits in Panama to improve the literacy rates of Guna women.
  • ProLiteracy will assist CEASPA and CONAMUIP to increase women's literacy levels, improve digital literacy skills, and give women the confidence to become active members of their community.
  • With this partnership, The Guna Women's Literacy Program will reduce the numbers of low-literate women in Panama.

The $1.19 trillion USD lost to the global economy due to illiteracy dubbed "the hidden impact of the pandemic."

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

LONDON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On International Literacy Day (September 8 2022) a new report has highlighted the economic cost and social impact of a spike in illiteracy rates due to the disruption in children's education caused by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • World Literacy Foundation (WLF) CEO Andrew Kay said, "The study finds that children from low-income homes are those most impacted in a post-pandemic environment.
  • With gaps in their reading development, many children face lifelong illiteracy without effective intervention".
  • Released today on International Literacy Day to highlight the impact of illiteracy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation's report titled "The Economic & Social Cost of Illiteracy" says illiteracy is costing the global economy $1.19 trillion USD.
  • "Globally, almost 770 million people can't read a single word and another 2 billion people struggle to read a sentence.

The $1.19 trillion USD lost to the global economy due to illiteracy dubbed "the hidden impact of the pandemic."

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On International Literacy Day (September 8 2022) a new report has highlighted the economic cost and social impact of a spike in illiteracy rates due to the disruption in children's education caused by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • World Literacy Foundation (WLF) CEO Andrew Kay said, "The study finds that children from low-income homes are those most impacted in a post-pandemic environment.
  • With gaps in their reading development, many children face lifelong illiteracy without effective intervention".
  • Released today on International Literacy Day to highlight the impact of illiteracy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation's report titled "The Economic & Social Cost of Illiteracy" says illiteracy is costing the global economy $1.19 trillion USD.
  • "Globally, almost 770 million people can't read a single word and another 2 billion people struggle to read a sentence.

Bigo Live Celebrates International Literacy Day with Educational Discussions to Raise Awareness on an International Level

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Additionally, Bigo Live will donate $10,000 to a literacy organization to help end illiteracy and provide equal learning opportunities and access to every child.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Bigo Live will donate $10,000 to a literacy organization to help end illiteracy and provide equal learning opportunities and access to every child.
  • "Our mission at Bigo Live is to create an inclusive platform that serves not only as entertainment, but also educational."
  • Bigo Live has around 400 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the live streaming industry.
  • Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology, which is based in Singapore.

Lancôme Announces Write Her Future Scholarship Fund At NAACP In Partnership With ACT-SO

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Write Her Future Scholarship Fund at NAACP in partnership with ACT-SO builds on the brand's global commitment to empower women by giving them access to literacy, mentoring and entrepreneurship courses.

Key Points: 
  • The Write Her Future Scholarship Fund at NAACP in partnership with ACT-SO builds on the brand's global commitment to empower women by giving them access to literacy, mentoring and entrepreneurship courses.
  • Lancme is proud to partner with them to helpmake sure every young woman is given theopportunity to write her future.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Lancmeon the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund," said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.
  • In partnership with the NGO CARE, Lancme has launched its global philanthropic program Write Her Future.

This World Literacy Day And For The Fifth Year In A Row Lancôme Reaffirms Its Support To Tackle Illiteracy Worldwide With Its Global Cause 'Write Her Future'

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

PARIS, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of International Literacy Day, Lancôme celebrates this year the 50 000 women who will have benefited from the 'Write Her Future' philanthropic program worldwide since its launch in 2017. Lancôme further expands its cause mission from literacy to mentorship for entrepreneurship initiatives with the aim to reach over 100,000 women by end of 2022. The Write Her Future program embodies Lancôme's commitment to empower women with access to literacy, mentoring and entrepreneurship, so that they can write their own happier futures and achieve self-fulfilment.

Key Points: 
  • Lancme further expands its cause mission from literacy to mentorship for entrepreneurship initiatives with the aim to reach over 100,000 women by end of 2022.
  • Join Lancme this International Literacy Day in spreading the word, speaking out, and supporting every woman to Write Her Future.
  • CARE International is a global network of 14 National Members with a common vision and mission to defeat global poverty.
  • Over the decades, Lancme has spread its vision of French elegance, adding pioneering science that has made Lancme the leading luxury beauty brand worldwide.

This World Literacy Day And For The Fifth Year In A Row Lancôme Reaffirms Its Support To Tackle Illiteracy Worldwide With Its Global Cause 'Write Her Future'

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

PARIS, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of International Literacy Day, Lancôme celebrates this year the 50 000 women who will have benefited from the 'Write Her Future' philanthropic program worldwide since its launch in 2017. Lancôme further expands its cause mission from literacy to mentorship for entrepreneurship initiatives with the aim to reach over 100,000 women by end of 2022. The Write Her Future program embodies Lancôme's commitment to empower women with access to literacy, mentoring and entrepreneurship, so that they can write their own happier futures and achieve self-fulfilment.

Key Points: 
  • Lancme further expands its cause mission from literacy to mentorship for entrepreneurship initiatives with the aim to reach over 100,000 women by end of 2022.
  • Join Lancme this International Literacy Day in spreading the word, speaking out, and supporting every woman to Write Her Future.
  • CARE International is a global network of 14 National Members with a common vision and mission to defeat global poverty.
  • Over the decades, Lancme has spread its vision of French elegance, adding pioneering science that has made Lancme the leading luxury beauty brand worldwide.