Podcast Reflection #5 Lessons From Haiti--Read, Read, Read

This podcast produced by Amanda Thieroff was very eye-opening about the lack of literacy worldwide. In Haiti specifically, forty-four percent of the population is illiterate, and the problem is only bound to grow with the lack of education taking place after the earthquake. She points out that while many of us participated in story time or had adults read to us during our childhood, many children are not provided these same opportunities. Therefore, programs like Li, Li, Li, a non-profit organization which has sent volunteers out into the community to read to groups of youth, are very important. While the children might not be learning to read themselves, they are made aware of the importance of reading and have something fun to get their mind off their daily worries at the same time. To learn more about Amanda's series "Haiti Education After The Earthquake," click here.