An estimated 739 million young people and adults globally lacked basic literacy skills in 2024.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day.
The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness among policymakers, practitioners and the public of the transformative power of literacy in creating more equitable, peaceful and sustainable societies.
739 million young people and adults worldwide still lack basic literacy skills as of 2024, with four in 10 children not achieving minimum proficiency in reading.
Catherine-Lisa Tynan from the LOETB Adult Literacy Training Programme says they do their best to support adult learners during their journeys:
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