World Literacy Summit 2023
ABC Books is introduced to the World Literacy Summit audience by Steffen Maas, author and creator of ABC Books. He talks about the origins of the project, the situation and his experiences at primary schools in the Dutch Caribbean and the need s and features of the visual database he is developing.
The World Literacy Summit (WLS) brings together leaders from 85 countries representing over two-thirds of the world’s population, all with a single focus – advocating, championing, and educating on the vital importance of improving literacy levels across the globe. A global event hosted biannually by the World Literacy Foundation in Oxford comprises insights and inspiration from pioneers, policymakers, and literacy experts. April 7-9 2025 at Oxford University, in Oxford, UK.
The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) is a global non-profit organization striving to ensure that every child, regardless of geographic location, has the opportunity to acquire literacy skills and books to reach their full potential – succeeding at school and beyond.
The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) is a global non-profit organization striving to ensure that every child, regardless of geographic location, has the opportunity to acquire literacy skills and books to reach their full potential – succeeding at school and beyond.
WLF provides children with books and educational resources, so they can discover the joy of reading;
... brings literacy support to disadvantaged children who are struggling to read and write;
... gathers global literacy leaders and organizations to share ideas and collaborate within the sector.
... brings together innovative technology, e-books, and digital activities to advance the learning of children in remote communities in their mother tongue and English.
... is a global voice to spread and promote the importance of literacy, we empower people to advocate in their local community for this cause.
... involves parents in mentoring programs to help them instill the love of reading in their children and create a habit of reading at home.
