tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.comments2023-10-19T06:44:58.546-04:00Global Literacy MattersEcuatoriGringahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409114558544066335noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-69744155471319700702014-04-09T11:24:33.779-04:002014-04-09T11:24:33.779-04:00Ya! Its Really Needed!!!Ya! Its Really Needed!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-23484034389966564142013-07-08T15:06:52.314-04:002013-07-08T15:06:52.314-04:00What a wonderful example of a strong woman who dar...What a wonderful example of a strong woman who dared to make a difference in her country. I love the statement from ProLiteracy about their belief that when they "educate a woman, we educate an entire community." terrikatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623095626301206783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-89103636104105273012013-06-21T22:40:22.467-04:002013-06-21T22:40:22.467-04:00Arlene and Kara
I a amazed at the quality in indiv...Arlene and Kara<br />I a amazed at the quality in individuals that are willing to help others and share their educational experiences. Great story!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433659492308114605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-9935702651829734272013-06-21T22:31:29.698-04:002013-06-21T22:31:29.698-04:00Hi Gringa
Great article and I can see where women ...Hi Gringa<br />Great article and I can see where women are making important progress in education in some countries. Globalization is good for some and maybe one day good for all. I can also see where women realize that education is a key to their success as an example, problems they may be facing in their communities. Great post, thank you for your feedback!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433659492308114605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-89018349026118745912013-06-20T23:06:49.162-04:002013-06-20T23:06:49.162-04:00Thank you for increasing awareness and the tremend...Thank you for increasing awareness and the tremendous work you do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754680585904888790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-81891190092936499812013-06-14T23:59:29.287-04:002013-06-14T23:59:29.287-04:00I second the sentiments of both Velma and Arlene r...I second the sentiments of both Velma and Arlene regarding the positive influence of Nang Tat's example. I am curious how she came to learn about Proliteracy's mission (and opportunity) so that she was able to participate?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754680585904888790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-52460369681568476112013-06-10T10:06:57.081-04:002013-06-10T10:06:57.081-04:00From
Arlene Coughlin
It was a wonderful story to...From <br />Arlene Coughlin <br />It was a wonderful story to read. It is inspiring to hear about people who are willing to accept challenges to better themselves and others. A really nice story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527486356996976377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-40681861545790593412013-05-31T20:06:12.762-04:002013-05-31T20:06:12.762-04:00Nearly 28% of Egypt’s’ population can read or writ...Nearly 28% of Egypt’s’ population can read or write which contributes to low literacy. Some parents cannot afford food so there is little hope in financing an education. It is good to see that proliteracy partner program is working to change this situation around and teach reading, writing, and math to women and girls. This is encouraging because the education they learn can help improve theirAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433659492308114605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-68671741299023217972013-05-31T19:10:27.595-04:002013-05-31T19:10:27.595-04:00It is great to see Nang Tat benefit from global e...It is great to see Nang Tat benefit from global effects of education and changing her life through literacy. The separation from long-standing culture barriers has played a major role in preventing women from advancing through education. Proliteracy has been consistent by helping over 2,000,000 receive an education. I see that Nang Tat is teaching in her village. I wonder if the potential isAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433659492308114605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-25570506171389255032013-05-20T09:35:44.857-04:002013-05-20T09:35:44.857-04:00Hi Velma, thank you for your thoughtful comment in...Hi Velma, thank you for your thoughtful comment in response to this article on women’s education in Malawi. We do feel that globalization is having an impact on women’s education, though progress varies from country to country. In many of the programs we support internationally, we see that when education is combined with other forms of community development (i.e. economic, human rights, EcuatoriGringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409114558544066335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-63520096585874693942013-05-15T13:44:58.921-04:002013-05-15T13:44:58.921-04:00I think females like Banda are fortunate to have a...I think females like Banda are fortunate to have a family that can afford to pay for her education. But as you have pointed out, females like Chrissie are not so lucky. My question is will globalization ever have a major impact on women’s' education? Education is a big business and sometimes I feel more emphasis is put on monetary gain that learning in the classroom. As educators develop Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433659492308114605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-20077360943594745202012-12-02T21:04:12.364-05:002012-12-02T21:04:12.364-05:00Improving literacy in this way is so commendable w...Improving literacy in this way is so commendable when considering the doors that open up to individuals when they are able to read. Knowing that 169 million lacked the skills to read in sub-Saharian Africa in 2010 is mind boggling. I am thankful that there are programs like Kha ri Gude thaqt have goals set to diminish this problem by half in the next 3 years. Please continue to let the world Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252033365099824369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-5524283842902226222012-06-03T22:02:44.134-04:002012-06-03T22:02:44.134-04:00Thank you for sharing the work that the delegates ...Thank you for sharing the work that the delegates discussed and agreed to commit action in the upcoming years.<br /><br />Literacy around the world seems to be a difficult goal to achieve. It is a multi-level crisis that requires stakeholders in many areas of the community and in politics to work toward this goal. <br /><br />What are some of the strategies to expand access and assessments in theColors of the worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911059547018978135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-71541648805711806432012-03-27T12:19:13.091-04:002012-03-27T12:19:13.091-04:00Good for you Sofia!!! Keep up the good work.I wond...Good for you Sofia!!! Keep up the good work.I wonder what her ex-husband would say now after he learns about her success.I think that financial literacy classes are an excellent methods to teach people about marketing and business basics.Nana 675https://www.blogger.com/profile/17046570962734465053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-86905484068436684122012-03-18T12:52:08.750-04:002012-03-18T12:52:08.750-04:00I salute you for the amazing work that are doing w...I salute you for the amazing work that are doing worldwide.Can you please provide more information on the "micro-credit" that Mrs. Xu attended.Nana 675https://www.blogger.com/profile/17046570962734465053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-14754077210605221152012-03-09T00:07:54.856-05:002012-03-09T00:07:54.856-05:00I think that this is an excellent example of how ...I think that this is an excellent example of how a partnership between the public and private sector can make wonders.It is also awesome that the residents of the neighborhoods shared in designing the facilities they need.I just have a small question.How does Pro literacy monitor these projects and make sure that funds are spent in the right place?Nana 675https://www.blogger.com/profile/17046570962734465053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-29472606526566623492012-03-02T12:41:34.655-05:002012-03-02T12:41:34.655-05:00Nana675: The response from husbands and fathers to...Nana675: The response from husbands and fathers toward women gaining an education can greatly vary depending on many factors. There is sometimes push back from husbands in the rural areas especially if they aren’t educated themselves. There is a notion that by the woman gaining an education, he will no longer be the patriarch. Also, women sometimes have to face the belief that a woman’s “place isEcuatoriGringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409114558544066335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-18859225989063181062012-03-02T05:51:57.876-05:002012-03-02T05:51:57.876-05:00Alesha,
Hi,
Thanks for your reply to my comments.A...Alesha,<br />Hi,<br />Thanks for your reply to my comments.Awesome work!!!I just have a small inquiry.I know that the family plays a very important role in women's lives such as Ecuador.On average, what is the husbands' and fathers' attitudes towards these women that are trying so hard to educate themselves and try to develop financially?Nana 675https://www.blogger.com/profile/17046570962734465053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-61239400194174163462012-02-28T21:38:34.512-05:002012-02-28T21:38:34.512-05:00Alesha,
Thank you for your reply.Again, you are do...Alesha,<br />Thank you for your reply.Again, you are doing amazing work!!!Nana 675https://www.blogger.com/profile/17046570962734465053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-27344396671611867712012-02-28T21:26:44.049-05:002012-02-28T21:26:44.049-05:00Alesha,
Thank you for your response and the valua...Alesha, <br />Thank you for your response and the valuable information.Awesome work! On average what is the success rate of your (OpUp) projects in South Africa?Nana 675https://www.blogger.com/profile/17046570962734465053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-18416511204728389902012-02-24T05:52:44.986-05:002012-02-24T05:52:44.986-05:00Thanks for sharing your experience this is really ...Thanks for sharing your experience this is really great. <br /><br /><a href="http://uiu.edu/admissions/financialaid/index.html" rel="nofollow">Financial Aid</a><br /><a href="http://www.uiu.edu/programs/online-schools.html" rel="nofollow">Online Masters degree</a>jhondenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571197040880498028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-91481146520359979402012-02-22T09:43:17.522-05:002012-02-22T09:43:17.522-05:00Jamie: Actually, right now there isn’t a strong me...Jamie: Actually, right now there isn’t a strong mentoring program for many of the women running small businesses, this is why ProLiteracy and FINCA are working together to implement a program where village banks get more support and training. There is a staff person who will be working on an ongoing basis with several village banks in Ecuador to offer financial literacy classes and help clients EcuatoriGringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409114558544066335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-74783824534215878602012-02-22T09:41:16.544-05:002012-02-22T09:41:16.544-05:00GTAK: Yes, Operation Upgrade has worked with other...GTAK: Yes, Operation Upgrade has worked with other Ministries of Education to adapt/localize materials for adult learners in their mother tongue. They are also working on developing a Southern African Literacy Network where practitioners and educators from all over the Southern African region can come together to discuss best practices, exchange materials, and work with other local and regional EcuatoriGringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409114558544066335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-38237888119347481792012-02-20T16:01:53.844-05:002012-02-20T16:01:53.844-05:00OpUp appears to be a long-term success. Has the f...OpUp appears to be a long-term success. Has the formula for their program been applied in other countries or locales that ProLiteracy supports?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343652987730020410.post-85144675252092136802012-02-18T13:01:32.121-05:002012-02-18T13:01:32.121-05:00Is there a mentoring program that helps these ladi...Is there a mentoring program that helps these ladies after the fact? I am trying to implement a mentoring program in the United States for my fellow colleagues in teaching. What support do these ladies have when their business or family gets up and growing?Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593001201008970320noreply@blogger.com