There are 740 million illiterate people in the world and 250 million children who lack basic reading and writing skills. Books are required for the development of these skills, yet 50% of schools in Africa have few or no books at all. And these numbers haven't changed appreciably for years. It's time for us to change this in a smart and cost-effective way.
Join us today and support global literacy.
Imagine giving families in the developing world access to thousands of relevant and compelling e-books at once, so that their child can become the scientist that develops a cure for Ebola, the engineer that goes to Mars, the teacher that inspires her student to aim higher. Through mobile digital libraries and inexpensive e-readers, this is possible right now.
We must build 21st century solutions!
Stand with us to urge the United Nations Global Education First Initiative to transform literacy globally not one book at a time, but through thousands of books at once using digital technology. We need world leaders to commit to putting digital technology for education on the agenda.
Commit to being the change you want to see in the world by taking action today. Every child, family and community has the right to read, learn and grow.
Help improve access to books in the developing world through digital technology. Sign and share this petition.
To whom it may concern:
I stand with Worldreader in speaking up for improved access to books through digital technology. I support a world in which everyone can have access to the books they want to read. It must happen with thousands of books and entire libraries at once. We must build 21st century solutions for rapidly innovating global communities.
We are uniting with Worldreader to make literacy possible for millions in Africa and getting the world to read. We can support the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by supplying digital books through mobile phones and e-readers to children, families and entire communities in Africa.
It is time to bridge the literacy divide in Africa. Thank you for standing with us.
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