VI youths challenged to read as part of International Literacy Day 2023 campaign
-Local authors along with Miss BVI 2023 Anika M. Christopher to visit schools form Sept 18-29, 2023
2023-09-08 14:42:39 - VI News Staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Students in the Virgin Islands (VI) will get an opportunity to engage with local authors and Miss BVI 2023 Anika M. Christopher from September 18-29, 2023, as part of the promotion of Literacy for UNIECO's International Literacy Day 2023.
Observed on Friday, September 8, 2023, International Literacy Day 2023 will be celebrated under the Theme: Promoting Literacy for a World in Transition: Building the Foundation for Sustainable and Peaceful Societies.
Through the BVI National Commission of UNESCO, the school visit will take place for just over 10 days within the VI.
Persons are also being encouraged to use social media platforms to spread awareness on what it is like being a lifeline learner, to inspire others to get on board the campaign using the hashtag #ImAmifelingLearnerCampaign.