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.
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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…
Fatmata grew up living with her grandmother. One of 6 children, her parents needed some extra help taking care of her to make sure she could have the best life possible. When she was only 10 years old, her grandmother…
Puberty is a stage of life that stands out for many of us: it can be full of awkwardness and can raise many questions about the physical and social changes happening so quickly in a short span of time. To…
During critical formative years, great books can provide children with role models and help them imagine what kind of future they want for themselves. Unfortunately, social norms reflected in books can often box girls and women into limited, often subservient…