International Literacy Day

Neelz Singh, Lami

International Literacy Day used to be celebrated by lots of people on September 8 to make people aware about the literacy in every country and to make them see the need and Importance for literacy.

The literacy rate in every country is different and there may be a big or small difference in the literacy rate as compared to every country. Schools in Fiji also celebrate Library Week. To encourage and promote literacy students can improve their reading and writing skills. Every student wants to make a possible goal to make it successful for a bright future.

Students are able to do every task with accuracy and they can manage and handle every task properly.

It is much more important for people to have a proper education from a well established institute, schools or colleges.

This year's theme is ‘Literacy and Skills Development'.

Despite the progress made, literacy challenges persist and at the same time the demands for skills required for work, evolves rapidly.

This year's theme explores integrated approaches that simultaneously support the development of literacy and skills. That is to ultimately improve peoples' lives and work and contribute to equitable and sustainable societies.

The day focuses on skills and competencies required for employment, careers, and livelihoods, particularly technical and vocational skills, along with transferable skills and digital skills. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi.