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Pandemic causing catastrophic rise in illiteracy, hidden rates of COVID 19 being revealed
"770 million people in the globe can't read or write a single word and a further 2 billion people struggle to read a sentence," said Mr Andrew Kay , CEO of the World Literacy Foundation.
"Millions of disadvantaged children across the globe in regions like Africa , Asia and Latin America are locked out of classrooms, and are without access to any technology, books or education resources for remote learning.
"We are now witnessing a rapid downward spiral in literacy standards and sadly many children will not return to their education and will face lifelong poverty.
"Reading skills are the key determining factor for a child's future academic success and reaching their full potential. What are the consequences of illiteracy? Poverty, unemployment, and life-long social, economic and personal problems."
World Literacy Foundation has launched a literacy fighting fund to support children most affected by the pandemic, providing books, technology and education resources for their communities.
The World Literacy Foundation is a peak global literacy charity serving in 52 countries.
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www.worldliteracyfoundation.org
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