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Why promote literacy in my community?

Literacy affects everyone. It is a community issue. When we hear the word ‘literacy’ we may think about how well people read and write. Literacy is much more than that. Literacy is about how people get, use and share information in any language. Literacy is also connected to many other social issues faced by northern communities.

For example, good literacy skills can help you:

  • Be healthy and safe.
  • Help your children with their homework.
  • Get and keep a job.
  • Participate in local committees or government.

Promoting literacy in your community helps people understand that literacy is more than reading and writing. It may encourage them to attend literacy programs, family literacy nights or become more involved in organizing literacy events in your community.