Learning while advocating global issues!

Young Leader from 2012 reported that while working on local environmental issues they  developed several skills

Importance of Children

Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa had said, 

“"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."'
Children are important assets to a country. They are the future that leads a nation towards progress and development, if they are given the right of kind of nurturing ground. Conversely, every single child who is robbed off a happy childhood, is a question mark on what is the idea of development a country follows.
The Union Cabinet on April 18 approved the National Policy for Children, which will help guide implementation of programmes and schemes for children. The policy gives utmost priority to right to life, health and nutrition and also gives importance to development, education, protection and participation. Dr. Ishaprasad Bhagwat, National Health Manager, Save the Children, India appreciates approval of the policy but feels that while “in many areas, there will be the policy to look up to while drafting programmes. However, it will not be there for other areas.” 

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Inspriational Undertakings

Our main focus at United4Literacy is not just to show literacy in need of reform, but also to show how literacy can be reformed. It is crucial to raise awareness and communicate with the general public worldwide just how important literacy is a people, society and nation. Among attempts to cure illietracy there are some undertakings which are truly inspirational and show that the people of India do care, they yearn to see a literate and shining India. The most successful newspaper in India, The Times of India implemented a "Teach India" goal which calls for support from general public volunteers to take a few hours and assist in teaching India.Another initiative taken by the government in fact is the Midday Meal program. This program provides a free midday meal for a child as long as they attend school. This results in less financial burden on family and the child being educated in the process. It is important to realize that change comes from ideas, ideas are aspirations, but if put into action, they are inspirations.

Illiteracy in India-In Requirement of Fundamental Reform

It was once said by a great leader that “Literacy is the bridge from misery to hope”. (Kofi Annan, 1997) But, for millions of children around the world this bridge is left broken, shattered, never to be repaired, for they are uneducated. Illiteracy lives everywhere and is a challenge facing all of humanity regardless of race, religion, or ideology. A country with illiterate children faces many issues. The challenges in India are a crippling combination of cultural, economic, and social issues caused all by illiteracy. Home to the largest child population of 400 million citizens aged below eighteen, the country has one of the most rigorous and a competitive schooling system in the world. The nation also has one of the lowest literacy rates globally. India’s structure of education and organization society has shaped the causes, effects and the possible solutions to the illiteracy problem. As an emerging major producer and consumer nation, India must learn to clean-up and overcome the weak and ineffective educational system and seize its future so the next generation can see a literate and soaring India.

Easter Camp 2013-Volunteering: It Can Make a Difference!

It is a great pleasure and feeling of accomplishment to spend time with kids at Easter camp as a volunteer counselor  To start making a difference within your community, you can get involves at your local schools, churches  or community centers, or just in your neighborhood. Day camps like this can really boost the confidence of a child and help them learn valuable life experiences while having tons of fun! 

A few hours a week can build a strong and healthy community

Welcome to United4Literacy-India Team!

Many members have responded to our call for member worldwide and so we are delighted to announce United4Literacy has expanded our members to create United4Literacy-India. Our Indian team will work directly to create literacy awareness in India and support local children by donating time and efforts within our communities. They share our common goal of seeing a literate India and literacy being promoted worldwide. The youth of India must step up and be the change they wish to see. We wish to see a literate and shining India!

-United4Literacy

United4Literacy invites new members 2013!

United4Literacy welcomes members to join our organization this year. Currently it is vacation time in India and we aim to educate as many children as possible in the coming school year. 

To all viewers, if you are enthusiastic and have a passion to promote education and literacy we would like to hear your ideas, thoughts and advice to succeed in our goal of promoting literacy in India and worldwide. 

To get in contact with our team just fill out the application on our website united4literacy.org, leave a comment on a blog post that interest you, or like us on facebook!

Thank you to all for your continued support and looking forward to have a year full spreading literacy!

Right to Education Bill

Despite the illiteracy issues in India, there have been significant steps taken by the government to fix this issue. The Right to Education bill was passed 4th of August 2009. This bill serves as a reminder that illiteracy will only be conquered when the peoples' voices are heard through the government. The bill's guidelines are like this: 

- Compulsory education for children between 6-14 yrs
- Rs 10,000 fine if any child prevented from going school
- No selection and screening process to choose preference over candidates
- No physical punishments
- States need to plan techniques to monitor advancements in the program
- Roping in private schools to keep 25% seats reserved at entry level
- Banning capitation fees