Act now! This group of experts has written a report about the literacy problems in Europe. Both organisations support the report of the High Level Group. ACT NOW!
The Reading & Writing Foundation was alarmed by the report of the EU High Level Group of experts on literacy and feels the sense of urgency for a literate Europe. The report is a wake-up call about the literacy crisis that affects every country in Europe. We need to realize that reading and writing are much more than a technique or a skill. Literacy is about people’s self-esteem and ability to fun
ction and flourish in society as private individuals, active citizens, employees or parents. Our societies need to face this hidden crisis and all need to act, and act together, to boost literacy levels and to reduce illiteracy. We are living a paradox: while the digital age requires ever higher levels of literacy, millions of Europeans of all ages continue to fail to reach the mark. Far too often we take for granted everyone's ability to read and write, to process information and to critically engage with its multiple sources. Far too often, we assume that it is up to teachers, schools or governments only to deal with literacy. Yet precisely because literacy skills touch so many aspects of our social and economic functioning, a broad range of players have a role to play in addressing the issues. The Reading & Writing Foundation has built this page in cooperation with
Facebook. They will do their best to ask as much attention as possible for the literacy problems in Europe.
