Literacy for Out-of-School Youth: A Program Guide

This program guide offers a resource for development specialists initiating or strengthening integrated literacy programs for youth aged 15 to 24 who are not involved informal education. Part I makes the case for investment in integrated literacy programs for out-of-school youth, and explores how literacy skills are developed. Part II describes the policy context necessary to ensure the success of literacy programs for out-of-school youth.

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Authors:

Erik Payne ButlerClare Ignatowski

Services:

Policy

Services:

Policy

Media Type:

PDF

Resource Type:

Toolkit

Focus Area:

Out-of-School Time

Date:

2010

Region:

Asia and Africa

Our Purpose

We work with partners worldwide to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well.

Learn

Ignite curiosity to explore, question, and unlock innovation

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Work

Develop economic opportunities that drive progress

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Be Well

Build foundations for resilient, thriving communities

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