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5 Ways to Improve Adult Literacy

5 Ways You Can Help an Adult Learn to Read

Thought Co: 2.04.2017 by Deb Peterson

National Literacy Directory

Adult literacy is a global problem. In September of 2015, the USESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) reported that 85% of the world's adults age 15 and older lack basic reading and writing skills. That's 757 million adults, and two-thirds of them are women.

For passionate readers, this is unimaginable. UNESCO had a goal to reduce illiteracy rates by 50% in 15 years compared to 2000 levels. The organization reports that only 39% of countries will reach that goal. In some countries, illiteracy has actually increased. The new literacy target? "By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy." You can find statistics on the organization's website: unesco.org

What can you do to help? Here are five ways you can help improve adult literacy in your own community:

1 Educate Yourself by Researching Literacy Websites

  > The Office of Vocational & Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education

  > The National Institute for Literacy

  > ProLiteracy

2 Volunteer at Your Local Literacy Council

3 Find Your Local Adult Education Classes for Someone Who Needs Them

4 Ask for Reading Primers at Your Local Library

5 Hire a Private Tutor

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