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Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated annually around the world to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies in order to intensify the call for a more effective literacy education and combat existing issues of illiteracy among the youth and adults.
Yesterday was one of the most significant days for Marvel Act Youth Organisation (MAYO) and for all the global communities as they celebrated the importance of reading and writing in people’s lives, society, and the world. For that reason, they invited everyone to celebrate International Literacy.
“Literacy makes an impact on everyone as it develops our sense of understanding of various life situations. It provides us the opportunity to keep track of current events, engage in effective communication, and understand certain issues affecting our communities.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably caused baggage toward the progress and quality of literacy to learners. We also join the call for a more humane, inclusive, and proper-funded education amidst the pandemic so that there will be no students left behind. Together, ๐ฅ๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ and a quality learning environment for everyone. This celebration is a reminder of the essential balance of literacy through digital and traditional means which is significant to continuing the learning process,” MAYO said in a statement yesterday.
Literacy is a vital part of oneโs identity as it leads to growth and personal development. The constant relationship between the educators and learners provides enlightenment on what aspect to be enhanced to allow a continuous and quality learning environment for everyone.
The celebration was a reminder of the essential balance of literacy through digital and traditional means which is significant to continuing the learning process.
It served as a platform in highlighting that quality education is a right and must be accessible for all especially to the underprivileged the most marginalized, those who live in rural areas like Mutoko, Mudzi, Bingร , and Gokwe.
ABOUT MAYO
Marvel Act Youth Organization (MAYO Zimbabwe Trust) is a youth organization based in Mutoko. Its main thrust is to promote youth participation in leadership, governance, and reproductive healthy lifestyles, empower young women, and foster youth development and empowerment in Mutoko and other surrounding districts in Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central provinces. It is registered as a nonprofit non-governmental charitable organization under the Notarial Deed of Donations and Trust (Reg no. MA 422/2007) and registered in 2005 under the Zimbabwe Youth Council Act Chapter 25:19 as amended by Act no 16 of 1997( Reg no CB 008/1005), It is also Registered with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe as an Arts organization by the National Arts Council Act 1985.
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