Posted by Jacinthe Paillé, Literacy Chair
Across our district, Rotary clubs are spearheading transformative programs that don't just support basic education and literacy—they ignite a lifelong love of learning. Let's explore how these initiatives are making a profound impact:
 
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Unleashing Potential with Free Reading
 
The Rotary clubs of Ottawa and West Ottawa are at the forefront of the Free Reading Program, a game-changer in early education. This professional, comprehensive, and engaging online literacy program is opening doors for children from Kindergarten to Grade 6. By making English literacy fun and accessible, we're laying the foundation for future success. (see website: https://www.bereading.org/ )
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Dictionary for Life
 
Many clubs in the district partner with the organization Dictionary for Life. It provides a copy of the Oxford Picture Dictionary to Grade 3 students. The project is led by the West Ottawa club. See more information here.
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Guatemala Literacy Project
 
Other clubs, such as Mont-Tremblant, have donated to the Guatemala Literacy Project, which aims to ‘implement four complementary programs: Reading, Textbooks, Computers, Youth Development.’ For all the information and/or to pledge now, go to https://www.guatemalaliteracy.org/?fbclid=IwAR0CJEEprYHxqKueNExlvUY7B7_SPjAdPxifd5Nrz23TumN-MSFJwbsJ5NI