A statues of how many of us struggle with basic skills all over the world.

 

Early help and intervention make a big difference. 📚 Global Literacy and Reading Comprehension ⚠️ Why Literacy Matters 🧠 Learning Disabilities and Literacy ✅ What’s Being Done? 🌍 The Global Situation Low literacy can affect many parts of life: Learning disabilities, like dyslexia and dysgraphia, affect millions of people. Efforts to improve literacy include: 773 million adults worldwide cannot read or write – that's about 14% of people globally. 🏥 Health Dyslexia is the most common and can make reading and writing very difficult. 🏛️ Government Action The lowest literacy rates are found in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. People may find it hard to read medical instructions or health advice. Between 5% and 17% of people globally may have dyslexia. Education policies, school funding, and adult literacy programs. The global literacy rate (for age 15+) is around 86.3%, with many developed countries over 96%. This can lead to poorer health and higher healthcare costs. Around 70–80% of those with poor reading skills may be dyslexic. 💙 Charities and Non-profits In the United States, 43 million adults have low literacy skills. 💼 Jobs and Money Early help and intervention make a big difference. Groups like the World Literacy Foundation and ProLiteracy offer resources, programs, and advocacy. About 10 million children globally struggle to learn to read. Harder to get or keep a job. 👨‍👩‍👧 Community Involvement People with low literacy often earn less money. Local reading clubs, literacy drives, and community learning efforts. 43% of people with low literacy live in poverty. 💻 Digital Solutions 🤝 Social Life and Confidence Apps, ebooks, learning websites, and online courses make reading more accessible. Struggling to read can affect self-esteem, social life, and quality of life. Total 9