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We help to locally publish and distribute engaging books for children and youth around the world.
Canada’s leading international development agency uniquely focused on advancing literacy and education.
Books
We help to locally publish and distribute engaging books for children and youth around the world.
Teachers
We provide professional development for educators so they are better equipped to teach reading and writing.
Libraries
We support school and community libraries and reading corners around the world, providing children and youth with access to good books.
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Announcing the 2017 All-Stars ShortlistSep 08, 2017In celebration of International Literacy Day, CODE is delighted to announce its Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature shortlist. This first regional competition is dubbed the All-Stars edition because all of the first prize winners of CODE’s Burt......read full article... |
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Celebrating Nelson MandelaJul 18, 2017On July 18th every year, the world celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day. Mr. Mandela, like CODE, believed in education as a way of accessing a better future for all. ...read full article... |
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Announcing the 2017 All-Stars ShortlistSep 08, 2017In celebration of International Literacy Day, CODE is delighted to announce its Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature shortlist. This first regional competition is dubbed the All-Stars edition because all of the first prize winners of CODE’s Burt......read full article... |
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CODE’s Winning Partnerships in Children’s Book PublishingApr 20, 2017CODE is incredibly proud to share that publishing house, Editions Ganndal – founded by Aliou Sow, CODE's Chef de projet on PAGE Mali, was named the winner of the grand prize of the best African publisher of youth books of the year at the International......read full article... |
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Announcing the 2017 All-Stars ShortlistSep 08, 2017In celebration of International Literacy Day, CODE is delighted to announce its Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature shortlist. This first regional competition is dubbed the All-Stars edition because all of the first prize winners of CODE’s Burt......read full article... |
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Canadian Literacy NGO “CODE” Selected to Help Transform National Primary Education Across Sierra LeoneJun 15, 2017Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, with funding through the World Bank, mandated CODE to assume an immense challenge in support of the nationwide Revitalizing Education Development in Sierra Leone (REDiSL) to train over 30% of......read full article... |
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Fish Bowl!Aug 08, 2017One of the highlights from Revitalising Education Development in Sierra Leone (REDiSL) happens when a dozen children come to learn with us. The children aren’t the only ones learning. We all are! ...read full article... |
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CODE featured in Diplomat & International Canada magazineJul 05, 2017Notes from the field: Literacy thanks to CODE. CODE is featured in the Summer 2017 issue of the Diplomat & International Canada magazine. ...read full article... |
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Read to Me MamaMay 08, 2017“Reading is life. It brings me closer to the children in guiding them to work confidently in pursuing education - the key to peace and happiness.” Meet Memunatu Sumah - an early grade school teacher at St. Leonard’s Primary School in Marut village, Rokel......read full article... |
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What do you want your legacy to be?May 02, 2017May is LEAVE A LEGACY™ month, I encourage you to think about what you want your legacy to be. “I want my legacy to inspire future generations to achieve their highest potential and through CODE I know that will be possible.” -Gwynneth Evans ...read full article... |
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MalalamaniaApr 24, 2017by Scott Walter, CODE Executive Director — I had the pleasure of attending the parliamentary address of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai as she received her honorary Canadian citizenship on April 12. ...read full article... |
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Meet Rick Wilks - CODE Expert VolunteerApr 06, 2017At CODE we are so fortunate to work with some incredible volunteers. One of these amazing people is Rick Wilks. Rick transformed Canada’s literary landscape in 1976 when he co-founded Annick Press Ltd – one of the most cutting edge and innovative......read full article... |
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All Hands on DeckMar 17, 2017Canadian High Commissioner Heather Cameron and Royal Canadian Navy “Shore up” Support for CODE’s Literacy Programming in Sierra Leone...read full article... |
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CODE Exchanges Ideas on Education at International CIES ConferenceMar 13, 2017CODE’s Director of International Programs, Hila Olyan, and Firas Elfarr, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, participated in ...read full article... |
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Meet Isaquiel VicenteMar 09, 2017What a surprise to discover that Isaquiel Vicente - a teacher I met today at the IFP Joaquim Chisane in Pemba, Cabo Delgado, had years before attended an elementary school I had visited in the district of Montepuez back in 2001! ...read full article... |
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Launching BETTER BooksMar 07, 2017On March 4th the IFP Alberto Chipande in Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique hosted the launch of a collection of 26 titles, involving 6 languages. This initiative is an important part of BETTER - as it supports the creation of concept books and books for......read full article... |
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Fun with TabletsNov 01, 2016“How many people have used a tablet before?” asks the facilitator. One person raises their hand. “How many people have used a smart phone?” This time 6 hands go up. There are 23 librarians around the table. It is the third day of librarian training in......read full article... |
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CODE’s International Literacy Day Annual Donor ReceptionSep 12, 2016An evening of thanks, milestones and the launch of Seeing is Believing 2017! More than 50 of CODE’s most loyal supporters braved the humidity last week to attend CODE’s annual donor reception. ...read full article... |
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CODE takes special pleasure in wishing all a happy International Literacy DaySep 08, 2016Fifty years ago, UNESCO officially proclaimed September 8th International Literacy Day to actively mobilize the international community and to promote literacy as an instrument to empower individuals, communities and societies. ...read full article... |
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Back to school - every parent’s wishAug 31, 2016Parents around the world share a common and unwavering truth; a wish for what is best for their children. As schools open this month, parents in Liberia, as with all of our partner countries, will hope to see their children attend school. ...read full article... |
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Investing in Teenage Girls through a bookJul 11, 2016I wrote the novella, "Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre", with an aim of empowering the girl-child and to give her the tools with which to change the community’s mindset about her place in society. ...read full article... |
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Announcing the 2017 All-Stars ShortlistSep 08, 2017In celebration of International Literacy Day, CODE is delighted to announce its Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature shortlist. This first regional competition is dubbed the All-Stars edition because all of the first prize winners of CODE’s Burt......read full article... |
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Celebrating Nelson MandelaJul 18, 2017On July 18th every year, the world celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day. Mr. Mandela, like CODE, believed in education as a way of accessing a better future for all. ...read full article... |
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