Literacy Facts
Quality of Life
Literate people can be more easily trained than illiterate people, and generally have a higher socioeconomic status; thus they enjoy better health and employment prospects.
Economic Impact
Literacy can increase job opportunities and access to higher education. In 2009, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) concluded that there were economic gains for the individuals, as well as the economy and the country as a whole.
Literacy in our Community
The #1 indicator of school success for a child is the literacy level of the child’s mother. If you want to help a child in need, teach an adult how to read.
