Funding granted to tackle illiteracy in Waterford
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced the allocation of more than €34,000 to innovative projects in Waterford and Wexford supporting adults with unmet literacy needs.
Speaking on the funding, Minister O’Donovan said: “I am delighted to see funding awarded to these innovative projects and partnerships in Waterford and Wexford that are supporting adults to access the vital literacy services they need, helping us to work towards a more inclusive and equal society in Ireland.
“The fund is helping organisations and services to be more literacy friendly and accessible to adults with unmet needs.
"The innovation and diversity shown by these projects is fantastic to see and highlights the importance of having fun through learning, whether that is through music, arts or comedy.
“This creative approach will help to reach communities, such as older adults, members of the Traveller community, or persons experiencing addiction.”
Yvonne McKenna, Director of Adult Literacy for Life in Solas added: “Literacy needs are greater than many people realise, in Ireland, one in six adults has unmet literacy needs, which can affect their everyday lives – this includes being unable to fill in a form, understand health information, help kids with homework or use the internet.
“These projects are helping adults across Ireland to build their confidence with literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills. This funding will help a range of learners, including older adults, Travellers, migrants, lone parents and early school leavers."
