Applications call for World Literacy Foundation Ambassadors Program.

The World Literacy Foundation Ambassadors Program aims to bring together individuals from all over the world to be a local voice and fundraise for literacy in their schools, universities, communities, or social groups. Throughout the 4-month program, Ambassadors will be trained to develop their leadership and advocacy skills. Participants will also learn about literacy as a human right and support the literacy project in Colombia.

Purpose

Every year, the World Literacy Foundation recruit and train leaders from all over the world to:

• Develop their leadership and advocacy skills: You will need to get others involved in their cause and plan events to draw attention, awareness, and understanding of the issue.
• Be a local voice for literacy and education in their community: You will speak at their
  school, university, media, or community group as a representative of literacy and the WLF.
• Support the education of vulnerable children: This year, all funds raised by the ambassadors will go towards our literacy program in Colombia; Aprende Leyendo.

Benefits 

• Take on a role within a global organization.
• Make a positive impact on the education of disadvantaged children.
• Gain leadership, communication, fundraising, and PR skills.
• Join a network of individuals that are motivated to eradicate illiteracy.
• Have your voice heard through the WLF website, social media, and mainstream media.

Eligibilities 

World Literacy Foundation Ambassadors

• Are passionate about literacy and education
• Want to make a difference in the world
• Aim to be leaders in their community

Timeline

• April 13 Registrations Open
• June 14 Registration Close Program start
• June 22 Letter of acceptance
• June 29 Level 1: Introduction to WLF and Aprende Leyendo
• July 13 Level 2: Education and Literacy in the world
• July 27 Level 3: Leadership Skills
• August 10 Level 4: Advocacy
• August 24 Level 5: Fundraising Strategies
• September 8 World Literacy Day
• September 9–October 17 Fundraising and advocacy activities
• October 23 Final report submission
• October 30 Program closure