ProLiteracy champions the power of literacy to improve the lives of adults and their families, communities, and societies. We envision a world in which everyone can read, write, compute, and use technology to lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. 

Advocacy
Gretchen Wilson Lends Voice to Needs of 32 Million Adult Learners
Grammy® Winner on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Expanded Adult Literacy Funding  ...more
   
   
   
 
    
Take Action
ProLiteracy Urges Congress to Include New CBO Provisions in WIA Title II Reauthorization
Let your House representative know that funding for community-based organizations is important!  Send a letter now.
 
    
Take Action
Show Your Support of the Statement of Adult Learner Rights
Add your name to those who support the Statement of Adult Learner Rights.  ...more
 
    
National
A Comparison of WIA Recommendations from The National Commission on Adult Literacy and the National Coalition for Literacy
ProLiteracy prepared this comparison in response to a request by Congress. Although the Commission and the Coalition agree on many recommendations, several important differences hold implications for how Congress may draft legislation. Read the comparison (pdf) to understand the differences.
 
    
National
ProLiteracy Commends President Obama for Signing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
ProLiteracy issued a statement in support of President Obama's signing into law the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an expansion of his ongoing call on Americans to engage in volunteer service.  ...more
 
    
International
Global Literacy Matters
Keep up with current news and information from our partner organizations around the world with a new blog from ProLiteracy's International Programs.  ...more
 
    
From the President
ProLiteracy Expresses Sympathy for American Civic Association Victims, Families, and Community
Statement from President and CEO David C. Harvey  ...more
 
    
Advocacy
Read ProLiteracy President David Harvey's Op-Ed Piece in The Huffington Post
Answering President Obama's Call for Education
 
    
International
"I have achieved more than I thought I would."
Lucy Wanjiku, 25, dropped out of school in Kenya because she could not pay the fees.  ...more
 
 



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