TakingITGlobal: Inspire, Inform, Involve

World Literacy of Canada is a non-profit voluntary organization that promotes international development and social justice. WLC supports community-based programs that emphasize adult literacy and non-formal education for both children and adults.

WLC believes that:

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World Literacy of Canada is a non-profit voluntary organization that promotes international development and social justice. WLC supports community-based programs that emphasize adult literacy and non-formal education for both children and adults.

WLC believes that:

* Illiteracy is both a cause and consequence of poverty and underdevelopment.
* Literacy provides a means by which people and communities can attain greater control over their destinies.
* Literacy is a basic human right.

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World Literacy of Canada's overseas program works in Northern India, Nepal and Sri Lanka to improve the lives of impoverished people through literacy, education and community development. Through our skilled and sensitive India staff we implement projects directly in the Varanasi area, and also...
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World Literacy of Canada's overseas program works in Northern India, Nepal and Sri Lanka to improve the lives of impoverished people through literacy, education and community development. Through our skilled and sensitive India staff we implement projects directly in the Varanasi area, and also support several projects run in cooperation with local partner organizations in other areas of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Here at home, World Literacy’s main objective is to increase Canadian public awareness on the importance of literacy and international development issues, and to generate public and political support for initiatives to change North-South relations. Our development education programs serve to educate Canadians about the global illiteracy problem and to share the lessons of the Canadian literacy movement and the NGO community. Our goal is to show that there is hope for progress when development programs are directed towards meeting people's basic needs.

WLC also oversees a number of school and community-based projects aimed at improving reading, writing, and oral language skills, and encouraging family literacy, community engagement and awareness.
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WLC depends on a network of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to help carry out its work. Why not join us? Or become a volunteer tutor for your local literacy group.

There are a number of activities you can get involved in depending on your interests and time commitment. WLC...
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WLC depends on a network of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to help carry out its work. Why not join us? Or become a volunteer tutor for your local literacy group.

There are a number of activities you can get involved in depending on your interests and time commitment. WLC organizes special events, fundraisers, information booths, international nights, author dinners, reading series, film series, book launches, storytelling events and book sales.

Like any voluntary agency, we can put your particular expertise or enthusiasm to good use in almost any area. If you are interested in applying to become a WLC volunteer, please forward your resume, availability and interests to info@worldlit.ca for more information.

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