Unlocking minds with Unlock literacy
Unlocking Literacy for Children & Caregivers Initiative targets 450 children aged 6 to 9 in Wadi Khaled, Mhamara, and Berqayel, this programme spans 40 sessions (once per week) from October 2023 to June 2024. Each session commences with a song, followed by facilitators reading a story to the children, leading to a collective discussion. Subsequently, engaging activities related to letters and numbers are conducted, fostering not only academic learning but also teamwork and social interaction among the children. Towards the end of each session, facilitators assign a small activity for the children to complete at home, enhancing their manual skills. Children are encouraged to borrow stories for home reading, and healthy snacks are provided. Additionally, caregivers of these students participate in 12 Unlock Literacy sessions, with a total target of 225 caregivers.
Meet children participating in this initiative
Hala, who is eight years old, has recently become a member of World Vision's reading club sessions. "We're exploring enjoyable methods of reading while having a great time," she shares. Hala's mother mentions, "Although Hala faces challenges with reading, these sessions have not only assisted her in learning different reading approaches but have also nurtured important social skills."
"I enjoy coming to these sessions because I get to discover new things and various reading methods," says Mostafa, who is nine years old. Mostafa's mother shares, "He always looks forward to these sessions with great enthusiasm. He often tells me about how he's learned to read and play simultaneously, which is why he doesn't want these sessions to conclude”.
"Bayan faces learning challenges and isn't able to attend school, which saddens me. However, through her participation in the reading club, I've noticed significant progress in Bayan's reading," says Bayan's mother. "I'm delighted that I've learned the letters and I sing the songs we've learned at the reading club to my mom every day," expresses eight-year-old Bayan.
"Radwan is thoroughly enjoying his time at the book club. I've observed that he has begun reading stories independently, and this brings me great joy," shares Radwan's mother. "He relishes the classes, especially as he's discovering fresh reading methods and memorizing stories to share with his younger brother."
"Mayasa returns home with a wide smile on her face after every class, eagerly expressing, 'I can't wait for next week,'" shares Mayasa's mother. Eight-year-old Mayasa expresses her admiration, saying, "I adore how the teachers treat us as students. They make us feel like we're not just in a class, and that's what I love the most about this club."
