Literacy Ministry
We couldn't read!
Over 1 billion adults in the world cannot read and write, so life is especially difficult.
They are:
- Unable to read important documents
- Unable to communicate through text or writing
- Unable to read prescriptions Unable to improve their quality of life
- Unable to read the Bible
Whether in North America where illiteracy rates are about 20% or a tribal group in Ethiopia where illiteracy rates are 95%, illiteracy has a detrimental effect on the lives of non-readers.
There is hope!
They are learning to read! Adults and children are learning:
- Using Bible-content literacy materials (primers) developed in partnership with Literacy & Evangelism and local groups. We have English literacy materials (Firm Foundations) and local language primers in 270 languages and growing.
- Learning from teachers trained by Literacy & Evangelism trained trainers
All over the world, in just a few months, adults and children are learning to read and write, and this transforms their lives and communities. A new reader is confident and engages his or her community in a positive way, can read the Bible and grow deeper in his or her faith.
What is your role in transforming the lives and communities of non-readers?
- Tutor: teach a class or individual how to read and write (in English or another language) in your town or via video chat.
- Trainer: train volunteers to teach literacy by taking our International Literacy Training
- Primer Consultant: develop new primers and literacy materials
- Donate so that the work of Literacy & Evangelism can continue.
- Volunteer
