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“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi

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WELCOME TOTHE WORLD LITERACY FOUNDATION.

Together we will make a real change in the world, we will speak up for the illiterate.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMEvery year, the World Literacy Foundation recruit and train leaders from all over the world to:

AT A GLANCELocationWorldwide

Training method Online

Duration4–5 months

Certificate of completion upon closure of the program

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Develop their leadership and advocacy skills You will need to get

others involved in their cause and plan events

to draw attention, awareness and

understanding to the issue.

Support the education of vulnerable children

This year, all funds raised by our ambassadors will go towards our literacy

program in Colombia; Aprende Leyendo.

Be a local voice for literacy and education in

their communityYou will speak at their

school, university, media or community group as a

representative of literacy and the WLF.

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Take on a role within a global organization

Make a positive impact on the education of

disadvantaged children

Gain leadership, communication,

fundraising, and PR skills

Join a network of individuals that are

motivated to eradicate illiteracy

Have your voice heard through WLF website,

social media and mainstream media

5 REASONS TO BECOME A WLF AMBASSADOR

WLF AMBASSADORS– Are passionate about literacy and education – Want to make a difference in the world– Aim to be leaders in their community

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Why is literacy important?We strongly believe that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning and education. It empowers people to reach their full potential and excel in school and beyond.

Unfortunately, there are 750 million people around the world that can't read a single word and another 2 billion struggles to read a sentence. This reality has a negative social and economic impact, such as: – poor health outcomes – welfare dependency – gender inequality – lack of social cohesion – unemployment – increase criminal activities LITERACY IS AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTUREEnhancing literacy levels is essential to the economic development and to the well-being of communities worldwide. Literacy is key to break the cycle of poverty; it leads us to a stronger and healthier community with a more talented workforce.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

› April 13 Registrations Open

› June 14 Registration Close Program start

› June 22 Letter of acceptance

› June 29 Level 1: Introduction to WLF and Aprende Leyendo

› July 13 Level 2: Education and Literacy in the world

› July 27 Level 3: Leadership Skills

› August 10 Level 4: Advocacy

› August 24 Level 5: Fundraising Strategies

› September 8 World Literacy Day

› September 9–October 17 Fundraising and advocacy activities

› October 23 Final report submission

› October 30 Program closure

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Your FundraisingAll funds raised during the Ambassador Program 2020 will go towards ‘Aprende Leyendo’ our literacy program in Colombia.

FUNDRAISING GOALS

Gold: $3,000 USD You will impact the education of 60 children over two years by contributing to the implementation of 6 tablets pre-loaded with the Dingo App

Silver: $1,000 USD You will impact the education of 20 children over two years by contributing to the implementation of 2 tablets pre-loaded with the Dingo App

Bronze: $500 USD You will impact the education of 10 children over two years by contributing to the implementation of a tablet pre-loaded with the Dingo App

Copper: $250 USD You will contribute to the production of 10 digital learning activities and 5 e-books for the Dingo App

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KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CAUSE YOU WILL SUPPORTAprende Leyendo is changing children’s lives through the power of literacy.

Dingo AppIt is a digital learning tool pre-loaded with videos, e-books, literacy activities and games designed to develop and enhance literacy skills in both; Spanish and English of children from a low-income background in Colombia.

EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO BECOME ‘GLOBAL CITIZENS’ It is a digital learning tool pre-loaded with videos, e-books, literacy activities and games designed to develop and enhance literacy skills in both; Spanish and English of children from a low-income background in Colombia.

LOCAL-TAILORED CONTENTThe educational activities will be associated with the Colombian context to facilitate meaningful learning.

COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONThe app is developed in collaboration with partners and volunteers in the education sector, graphic designers, authors, IT engineers and children from our reading program

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OFF-LINE CONTENTThe facilitator and children won’t need an Internet connection to run the App

BILINGUAL CONTENTWe know English is an essential language for a globalized world. Our app provides a module to learn basic vocabulary in English

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For more info please visit www.aprendeleyendo.com

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Meet some of our ambassadors

“I want to sincerely thank the WLF for the opportunity to become a Youth Ambassador. The experience has been something I won’t forget in a hurry. I have learnt new skills in the process, sharpen my advocacy and public speaking skills and as well as research. I want to pledge my undying support for the course of WLF. And be part of all of its activities and programs in the future.”

“Once again, thank you for this amazing opportunity. As a WLF ambassador, I have learned a lot about the issue of illiteracy, advocacy and fundraising methods, and made many networks from around the world”

“After joining the World Literacy Foundation, I was able to learn the models which equipped me with the necessary skills to start growing my dream ideas to reality thus I came up with an idea of raising illiteracy awareness in the area as I literally can’t help seeing my fellow age mates and more so good citizens of the world perishing and losing their rights which obviously can be solved”

Haruna Ibrahim Nigeria

Hilary KwanAustralia

Victor Emmanuel Abrama Sobun

Uganda

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“This is my second year being a Youth Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation. Last year I fundraised in my community and donated prize money from various competitions that I won. This year, I created a textbook drive at my school and spread awareness by talking to parents at various events and putting up posters around my community. I spoke at my school assembly about International Literacy Day and got other kids involved in helping spread the power of literacy”.

“I could recall the day I got my acceptance mail into the WLF Ambassador Program; it was a turning point in my life… I was charged to be responsible not only for myself but for other disadvantaged children who do not have the opportunity that I did while growing up. It is my hope to continue to advocate for increased access to literacy. WLF Ambassador program might be over, but my fight against illiteracy is just starting!”

Anuradha KrishnanUnited States

Taibat HussainNigeria

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If this sounds like something you would be interested in, apply today to become a

WLF Ambassador!

We are a registered charity and not for profit organisation in the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, Africa and Latin America.

We are a global leader in the eradication of illiteracy.

See more information www.worldliteracyfoundation.org

REGISTER NOW