Global Literacy Matters

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION ProLiteracy is a non-profit educational organization that supports literacy programs in the United States and developing countries. Working through a global network of over 80 grassroots non-governmental organizations worldwide, ProLiteracy provides modest funding, training, and technical assistance to support community-based adult literacy efforts. Partner programs focus on basic education and problem solving combined with action. Our partners work in one or more of the following six action areas: economic self-reliance, health, education, environmental sustainability, human rights, peace, and the status of women. INTERNATIONAL SITE PLACEMENTS ProLiteracy seeks qualified volunteer interns to work at selected partner program sites in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Volunteers and Interns representing ProLiteracy may provide a variety of services including training and technical assistance to local program leaders, community facilitators and le

Many of our donors have contributed to the Proliteracy Haiti Earthquake Emergency Fund and we would like to update you on the current situation with our partners in Haiti. FONKOZE It has been confirmed that five Fonkoze employees lost their lives in the earthquake and its aftermath. No one died in any of their buildings. There was significant damage to Fonkoze employees’ housing, as 145 had their houses destroyed. The current plan is for Fonkoze to provide each of their employees $1,000 from the donated funds that have been received, so that they can focus their energies on helping Fonkoze’s clients. Another 121 employees have homes that need repairs. The plan is to provide them with $500 each from donated funds. Many employees lost family members, close friends, etc. With grant money Fonkoze is launching an innovative pilot project that will get one of their branches operating almost immediately. The plan is to operate Bizoton out of a van that is owned by Alternative Insurance Compan