World Read Aloud Day
- A Advocacy Campaign/Project
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Key Information
LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day in 2010 as an opportunity for people all around the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud, and advocate for literacy as a fundamental human right that belongs to everyone. Over the last ten years, World Read Aloud Day has evolved into a global movement of millions of readers, writers, and listeners from communities all across the world coming together to honor the joy and power of reading and sharing stories, and continue expanding the definition and scope of global literacy. In 2019, World Read Aloud Day was one of the top trending hashtags on Twitter, and was celebrated by millions of people in over 170 countries. From celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Chelsea Clinton to students of all ages from around the globe, we all came together to celebrate the unique joy of reading. Now, join us again this year and help make World Read Aloud Day 2020 the best one yet!
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Global
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
2010 -
Partner(s)
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Ministry Affiliation
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COVID-19 Response
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Global / regionalAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Skills
- Literacy
Cross-cutting areas
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Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Boys (both in school and out of school), Girls (both in school and out of school), Youth
Age
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School Enrolment Status
Some in school
School Level
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Other populations reached
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Participants include
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Program Approaches Back to Top
Tutoring/strengthening academic skills
- Literacy - in the classroom
- Literacy - outside the classroom
Women's empowerment programs
- Advocacy/action
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Increased literacy
Cross-cutting goals
- Increased advocacy/civic engagement