Education | World Vision Philanthropy

Our impact

The key strategies of World Vision's award-winning Unlock Literacy program—equipping teachers, empowering parents, and establishing reading camps—help students walk confidently out of classroom doors and onto the path out of poverty, bringing their whole community with them.

Rwanda’s national strategy is helping children succeed: 97% of elementary-aged children enroll in classes, and over the past five years the country’s dropout rate has decreased from 14% to 5.6%. Our plan to support this momentum builds on Rwanda’s own assistance for students using Unlock Literacy. In Nepal, only 7% of students could read and comprehend a written passage before the program, 51% could do so after.

23,161

23,161 parents empowered to support their children’s literacy acquisition.

97

With the Measuring Evidence of Quality Achieved (MEQA) tool, provided feedback to teachers in 97 classrooms and facilitators at 103 reading camps, identifying their strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.

1,806

1,806 facilitators trained to lead reading camps for students.

193

193 teachers coached to improve literacy instruction.

51,000

More than 51,000 Rwandan children learn to read and receive greater support from their teachers, families, and communities in 2022.

Read our most recent progress report.

"I believe God can make a way when there is no way. Reading was the way God brought me to where I am now. And I want to share the transformative power of reading with every student."

Irina Bokova, Former Director - General of Unesco

“From better health to increased wealth, education is the catalyst of a better future for millions of children, youth, and adults. No country has ever climbed the socioeconomic development ladder without steady investments in education.”