Our Story

World Literacy of Canada is a non-profit voluntary organization that promotes international development and social justice. World Literacy of Canada supports community-based programs that emphasize adult literacy and non-formal education for both children and adults.

World Literacy of Canada believes that:

  • Illiteracy is both a cause and consequence of poverty and underdevelopment.
  • Literacy provides a means by which people and communities can attain greater control over their destinies.
  • Literacy is a basic human right.

 

World Literacy of Canada is a registered Canadian charity #11930-4640-RR001.

Guiding Principles

The priorities and principles which guide World Literacy of Canada's programming.

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History

World Literacy of Canada has been changing lives through education for over 50 years.

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Board of Directors and Staff

World Literacy of Canada's Toronto office is run by a small staff and administered by a volunteer Board of Directors.

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Partnership

Learn more about our partner organizations, and how they help us to accomplish all that we do.

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