Unlock Literacy boosts children’s reading in fragile urban settings through flexible, inclusive models, local partnerships, and adaptive learning approaches.

When World Vision Zambia introduced the Unlock Literacy model in her community, 43-year-old Bridget felt a spark of hope. As a dedicated volunteer, she had seen firsthand the challenges local children faced with basic reading, but she lacked the formal tools to help, until now.

Watch how Clement, our ZREAD Development Facilitator, lives out the call of Christ by bringing the gift of literacy to the heart of the community. For Clement, teaching a child to read is more than a professional task; it is a sacred act of service. By empowering children with the tools to understand the world and the Word, he is directly answering the command to bring hope to the hopeless. His work ensures that no child is left in the shadows of illiteracy, but instead, is given a clear path to a brighter, more promising future.

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Imagine a Zambia where every child possesses the power of literacy and the tools of the modern age, replacing the digital divide with a landscape of limitless opportunity. In this vision, learners don't just read from paper; they navigate the internet, master computer software, and engage with interactive lessons through smartphones and high-definition projectors.

World Vision introduced its Unlock Literacy model to Gweri Primary School, targeting teachers in lower primary classes. In 2021, teachers received training on creative ways to make learning visible and engaging, including how to set up print-rich classrooms.

In many rural schools across Zambia, a significant challenge persists: teachers often struggle to teach literacy in lower grades effectively. Despite the critical importance of developing strong reading and writing skills early on, many classrooms are marked by limited resources, inadequate training, and a focus on rote learning rather than holistic literacy development. As a result, many children enter upper primary school with weak foundational skills, hampering their overall academic progress and confidence.

This article highlights a week-long training workshop held in Kananga, Kasaï Central, where more than 30 itinerant inspectors from the Ministry of Education were trained on World Vision’s Unlock Literacy 2.0 approach. Designed to tackle low reading comprehension rates among primary school pupils, where only 9% of Grade 3 children can read with understanding, the training equipped inspectors with the skills to integrate the method into the national curriculum, support teacher training, and provide ongoing coaching. Participants expressed strong commitment to applying the lessons learned, underscoring the programme’s role in strengthening foundational skills and promoting inclusive, quality education in the DRC.

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