Tag: illiteracy
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International literacy day: unlocking the power of knowledge
EVERY year, on September 8th, the world celebrates International Literacy Day. This occasion, initiated by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) aims to highlight the importance of literacy as a fundamental human right and a catalyst for individual and societal development. The origins of International Literacy Day can be traced back to…
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5 NGOs encouraging girls’ education in India
WHEN relatives told Ranjitha’s mother that she should discontinue her daughter’s studies and make her work to help the family, she ignored them. She allowed Ranjitha to attend school at Thirumayam in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukkottai district. Ranjitha’s mother, who never went to school and works as a daily wage labourer to make ends meet, understood…