with guest Amos Manirakiza of Food for the Hungry Burundi
Do you remember when you learned to read? That excitement as new worlds and stories opened up to you? Literacy is a skill that affects every aspect of life. From traffic signs to job opportunities to even reading this podcast description! Your life would probably look pretty different if you hadn’t learned to read as a kid. But for too many children in Burundi, a future of illiteracy is an all-too-common reality.
In this episode, rediscover your own love of reading with Amos Manirakiza, Education Coordinator at Food for the Hungry (FH) Burundi, as he shares about the Let’s Learn to Read program. This innovative program is changing the narrative for kids struggling with literacy in Burundi. Not knowing how to read can have a real impact on self-esteem, leading many students to drop out of school. But with Let’s Learn to Read, children are turning the page on school dropout rates, unlocking a future of possibilities, and discovering a newfound love of learning.
Recommended Resources:
About the work in Burundi at FHCanada.org
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