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Literacy empowers people. It is the foundation for virtually all forms of education and an essential component of poverty reduction, social inclusion, and economic development. Despite the importance of literacy, there are more than 800 million people unable to read or write in the world today, and 64 percent are women and girls.

During the next year, District 5220 will raise awareness of literacy issues and encourage Rotary clubs to undertake literacy projects both at home and abroad. Your club can be eligible for district awards for Literacy - see the brochure below.

Here are some materials that you will find invaluable:

• A PowerPoint Slide Show and Program Outline

• A Literacy Awards Brochure

• A List of Sample Literacy Projects

• A List of Online Literacy Resources

If you don't have PowerPoint get the PowerPoint Viewer Here.

Comments and questions may be addressed to webmaster@rotary5220.org. We hope you enjoy your visit.

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