Literacy is an integral part of the right to education and the foundation of lifelong learning as well as a driver for sustainable development. It empowers individuals, improves livelihoods, enables greater participation in society and the labour market, benefits child and family health and nutrition, and reduces poverty.
Since its launch in 2016, the Global Alliance for Literacy has driven international discourse and guided the agenda for literacy provision globally for those who need it most. The alliance includes 30 countries committed to improving youth and adult literacy. It serves as a platform for its members to discuss progress and challenges together, and to exchange knowledge and good practice. The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning serves as the GAL Secretariat. Enrol into this self-learning package, to access and attend a series of knowledge-exchange webinars and related documents focusing on specific topics related to literacy:
- Everyday life skills and practices survey (e-PASS) - March 2023
- Language, Multilingualism and Literacy- July 2023
- Technology and literacy- Coming soon
Welcome to the community of practice!
Are you interested in research on literacy learning and teaching?
If yes, then you are in the right place.
This community of practice is designed to help adult literacy and numeracy teachers improve their teaching by drawing on high-quality research into what is likely to have a positive impact on learners' literacy and numeracy skills. Selected experts and practitioners in the field of adult education and literacy will be invited to enrich and generate new knowledge on literacy teaching and learning.