Literacy holds a significant place in our lives. It plays a key role in building our existence both internally and externally. Literacy is far quite an academic priority; it's an ultimate investment within the future. Literacy not only makes the one known to the world but also enhances the productivity of the workforce.
8th September was declared as the International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966. It is the day to raise awareness regarding literacy problems. It is a matter of dignity and full right of every human being. The existence of this International Day acknowledges the people all around the world with its importance. It is essential for eradicating poverty, achieving sustainable development, and ensuring gender equality in society.
Many efforts are being done to improve the literacy rate throughout the world. According to Miriam Webster; “the quality or state of being literate: educated – able to read and write. International Literacy Day brings ownership of the challenges of illiteracy back home to local communities where literacy begins, one person at a time.
Customs of the Day.
Literacy is a blessing. Being able to read and write is the best reward one has from his life. Literacy Day is being celebrated across the world today, an illustration of the revival of the importance of education and learning also on devise programs that would be implemented for the pursuit of basic, higher, and better education for everyone.
Foundations and multinational organizations campaign for literacy at the grassroots level, to strategize and enforce the best policies for the eradication of illiteracy. They also host fundraisers for the cause. A theme is about International Literacy Day every year, which is assists as how to create awareness around certain topics.
Indulge yourself in the activities on this International Literacy Day by gifting books to the children who are passionate about reading and discovering new aspects in their life. Donate the books to the needy kids who are unable to buy and help them in making their prosperous future. Start a small lending library in your neighborhood providing a free service 24/7. These all activities can help improve the literacy rate in the country.
A reason for Why Literacy is Important for Every Nation.
Productive Communication:Literacy, being able to read and write plays a key role in developing our personality. When we are literate we come clearer and open in our way of communication. Our oral language becomes stronger and confident and we face the world bravely.
Employment Opportunities:Knowing the way to read, write and work with numbers are critical skills for jobs with opportunities to advance up the social-economic ladder.
Knowledge is power:Literacy is the key to personal empowerment and gives us personal dignity and self-worth.
Imagine a life what if we were unable to read or write. A layer of fear will shiver our soul. This day gives us a thanking opportunity to the parents and our elders for giving us the most important thing in life. We should be grateful to them for making us a person who can define himself by his advanced knowledge, who knows every good and bad of his life. This is a day to praise our teachers, who take a hectic in building our personality. Some problems appear to be so big and overwhelming they appear almost impossible to unravel. But stopping the cycle of illiteracy is one challenge that can be solved – one child and one adult at a time.
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