In sub-Saharan Africa alone, 88% or 202 million children are not meeting minimum proficiency levels in literacy. Amongst over-age students – those whose learning is truncated by late entry into the school system and early departure during adolescence – the rate is often higher.
CODE is pleased to announce the expansion of the Girls’ Accelerated Learning Initiative in Liberia. Beginning on July 1, 2023, the program will expand from 20 to 40 schools, doubling the number of girls it will reach over the next three years.
On the 24th of April 2023, Accra, Ghana will hold the Opening Ceremony of the Accra World Book Capital, 2023 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
In so many ways this past year has been an extraordinary one – our reach and impact has expanded significantly, we’ve welcomed many new supporters into the CODE family, and have heard global decision-makers reaffirm the importance of literacy in tackling what the World Bank calls “Learning Poverty.”
Resulting from school closures and absenteeism, a lack of teachers and quality learning materials, that most basic of educational quality indicators: Can children read and write? – has precipitously worsened.
join CODE in celebrating International Literacy Day (September 8th) by participating in our social media contest and giveaway!
This summer, CODE fundraisers may be in your neighbourhood working to introduce CODE to new supporters. CODE's face-to-face fundraising team is knocking on doors to reach new supporters who would like to make monthly or one-time gifts. By connecting with…
A startling 53% of children in the global south are unable to read proficiently by age 10 – a fact characterized by many as a “global learning crisis”.
CODE supporters, staff and partners share a beautiful common interest: a love of reading and great books. In celebration of World Book Day, a number of CODE staff shared their favourite books and recommendations. Lynn O'Rourke, Publications Manager Medicine Walk…
Dr. Pamela Winsor is a literacy expert supporting CODE's work in Ghana, Kenya and Mozambique. A fellow alumna of the University of Lethbridge, Dr. Winsor and Senator Fairbairn were colleagues in literacy education and supporters of CODE. Thank you to…