Equipping youth to address barriers to child literacy in their communities
The Grand Challenge
Children are not achieving minimum proficiency in reading.
More than 90 percent of primary-age children in low-income countries and 75 percent of children in lower-middle income countries – more than 387 million children – are not expected to read or do basic math by the end of primary school. In South Africa, 78 percent of Grade 4 students are unable to read a basic story.
The Big Idea
Digital learning game that prepares youth to tackle illiteracy in their communities.
At the core of social innovation are new ideas that work to meet pressing unmet needs and improve peoples’ lives. Research shows that engaging more young people in finding solutions is critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and creating sustainable change.
Leaders for Literacy is a digital learning game developed by All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development in partnership with Pearson, Project Literacy and the World Bank. The project was adapted from Evoke, originally developed by the World Bank, to equip youth with 21st century and social innovation skills to create solutions that address barriers to literacy, beginning in their own communities.
Leaders for Literacy
Latest Research & Resources
Andre’s Story
This illustrated short story takes readers into the future and introduces the challenges with not learning to read.Rethink Relief: Beyond Boxes
ACR GCD-funded Stanford Learning, Design and Technology program shares their innovation to reuse packaging materials to increase access to learning in crisis and conflict situations.Germy: Sample Supplemental Template App
ACR GCD-funded Dimagi's open-source mobile learning app that guides children through lessons and quizzes about germs and the importance of handwashing.eGranary Digital Library
ACR GCD-funded WiderNet Project's digital library providing content to individuals and organizations that lack adequate Internet access.Viamo
An interactive, personalized and measurable platform to engage students on basic mobile phones through interactive voice response (IVR).
Leaders for Literacy
Latest Updates
- News Byte // December 10, 2021
Be part of the solution in assuring every child has access to education on Human Rights Day 2021
Education is a human right, and the ability to read plays a crucial role in the ability to complete education. Yet millions of children across the globe are waiting to learn read. - Blog // December 16, 2021
How EdTech solutions can fill gaps and address barriers to literacy for refugee and migrant children
Learn about and access free education technology tools, solutions and guidance for increasing reading outcomes for children in crisis contexts. - News Byte // December 17, 2021
Celebrate World Arabic Language Day by sharing EdTech tools and books to increase literacy
Help us raise awareness of these tools and other opportunities to implement EdTech solutions to improve reading outcomes for marginalized children in low-resource contexts.