The site is available at www.google.com/literacy.

The web-based project, a collaborative effort between the three organizations and several literacy groups, was launched in conjunction with the start of the Frankfurt Book Fair.

The Literacy Project enables users to access and share literacy resources from around the world - from e-learning videos and books about literacy, to scholarly articles, reading groups, and literacy-related blogs. Visitors can also use the Google Maps function to search for literacy organizations around the globe. The site is available in both English and German.

“Education for All is UNESCO’s first priority. Literacy is at the heart of Education for All and is an issue of vital importance for individuals, families, communities and societies. Literacy and basic education give individuals a chance to succeed, open a world of opportunities, contribute to equality, improve health and economic self-sufficiency. The aim of this site reflects one of the key missions of UNESCO, and in particular of its Institute for Lifelong Learning: to promote literacy, build capacity and enhance access to information about the issue,” said Adama Ouane, Director, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL).

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Literacy Project
Website: www.google.com/literacy