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📚 Rotary and Literacy

In 1985, Rotary International declared that basic literacy is a precondition for world peace and community development. Today, basic education and literacy remain a core Area of Focus, reflecting one of the world’s most critical humanitarian needs.

🌱 Why Literacy Matters

Early literacy is critical to a child’s success in school and beyond. Rotarians are encouraged to work alongside students, educators, and families to nurture reading and comprehension skills at every level.

Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment, and a means of social and human development.

Literacy fuels:

  • The eradication of poverty

  • Improved health outcomes

  • Gender and racial equity

  • Peace and democracy

  • Lifelong learning

A quality basic education gives students the literacy skills needed to thrive and contribute to society.

 

📅 Literacy Observances – Mark Your Calendar

 March – Rotary’s Literacy Month

 September 8th – International Literacy Day

These key dates offer opportunities to launch service projects, celebrate local educators, and inspire reading across generations.

💡 Rotary Literacy Project Ideas

The Elk Grove Rotary Club supports literacy through a variety of hands-on projects, including:

  • 📗 Book Donations

  • 📘 Dr. Seuss Read-Alouds

  • 📕 Dictionary Donations to Students

  • 🏫 Library Support

  • 🎓 Adopt-a-School Partnerships

  • 🐝 Spelling Bee Announcer or Judge

  • 👧 Reading Buddies & Mentoring

  • 🎯 Educational Goal Setting with Kids

  • 🗣️ Talks on Career Paths and Required Education

  • 👂 Listening for Reading Fluency & Comprehension

  • 🧒 Early Childhood Literacy Support

  • 🧑‍🏫 Adult Literacy Programs

  • 💙 Support for Special Needs Students


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