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Reading
Build foundational reading skills for words, sentences, signs and everyday information.
Established 1958 · Global Adult Literacy
It is never too late to learn.
World Literacy Mission creates learning opportunities for older adults who missed the chance to receive formal education — helping people read, write, learn and participate with greater confidence.
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10Learners in each group
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10Students per learning group
12+Countries represented in our stated global presence
∞Lifelong learning matters
Who we serve
A second chance to learn.
Our focus is simple: support older adults who had little or no opportunity to receive formal education earlier in life.
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Writing
Develop practical writing skills for names, messages, forms and daily communication.
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Everyday Literacy
Connect learning with real-life needs, confidence, communication and greater independence.
Our approach
Small groups. Personal attention. Human connection.
Each learning group consists of 10 students, creating a setting where teachers can encourage learners patiently and give attention to individual progress.
- Small-group adult literacy learning
- Respectful, supportive learning environments
- Practical reading and writing skills
- Opportunities for lifelong learning
Global presence
One mission. Many nations.
Our stated mission footprint spans communities in Africa, Asia and beyond.
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IndiaAsia
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NigeriaWest Africa
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South AfricaSouthern Africa
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SomaliaEast Africa
Join the movement
Help make learning possible at every age.
Become a teacher, support the mission or contact World Literacy Mission to explore ways to participate.