World Literacy Foundation

Technology is transforming how we tackle the literacy gap across sub‑Saharan Africa, opening new possibilities to reach children who have been left behind. Since 2014, Sun Books has delivered digital learning to classrooms with no internet and no electricity, powered entirely by solar.

Last week, our Senior Manager for Sub‑Saharan Africa, Naomi Nwagboso, attended the eLearning Africa Conference in Ghana to explore the latest advances in AI and education technology. These innovations are critical as we work to support the 88% of primary‑age children who struggle to read or write a simple sentence.

Together, we’re pushing for a future where every child can learn to read no matter where they live.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Youth Ambassadors, representing the World Literacy Foundation! Meet some more of them!

We’re excited to share our latest Impact Report, highlighting a year of extraordinary change.

15,530 families reached

19,875 books delivered into homes where there wasn’t a single book

8,420 children learned to read opening doors to confidence, learning, and lifelong opportunity

The ability to read can change a life.

Explore the full story via the link. www.USAReads.org

AI is changing how people engage with written content, but reading comprehension remains a core foundation of learning.

As more learners use AI to summarize, explain, and interpret text, a key question emerges: how do we ensure that deep reading and true understanding are not lost in the process?

AI can support literacy when used intentionally, but it should strengthen thinking, not replace it.

💬 How do you think AI is shaping the way we read today?

Every two years, the people working to end illiteracy meet in one place. Save the date:
March 31 to April 3, 2027, Oxford UK.

One book. One moment. And a little girl who now believes the world belongs to her too.

Swipe to meet Akello.

One thing I love about the World Literacy Foundation's Youth Ambassador Program is the diversity of people involved. Young people from all different backgrounds, experiences and cultures, coming together because they genuinely care about literacy and education in their own communities and across the world. The passion each individual brings is inspiring.

Every number in this post represents a person who cares and is ready to begin a 3-month program built to make real change.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Youth Ambassadors, representing the World Literacy Foundation! Meet some of them!

On International Children’s Day, we acknowledge that reading starts at home. Parents build the foundations through everyday talk, stories and play, helping children develop strong language and early literacy skills. With warmth, encouragement and shared moments, families become their child’s first and most powerful teacher.