In a recent post, Garcia relates an e-mail he got from Literacy Works Chicago, one of the charities he donated to and mentioned in an interview with TimeOut.

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NGOs are expected to bring specific expertise on literacy programmes to the ninth E-9 Ministerial Review Meeting in New Delhi (9-10 November).

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The ICT classes consist of activities which build on literacy skills such as writing e-mails, using a word processor, accessing internet search engines, writing a blog and creating a web page.

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Prize is awarded to the North Catholic University Foundation in Antioquia, Colombia for its Virtual Assisted Literacy Programme, which uses e-learning to improve technology skills and employment opportunities in marginalized communities.

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When Mandy began teaching Tina how to manage her finances, she quickly realized that their talks, texts and e-mails could be crafted into a primer on financial literacy for all women everywhere.

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Mr Ruck, author of the Ragged Cliffs Trilogy, said he set up the festival to provide young authors with a chance, and to promote literacy through a children's event running alongside Kidwell-e.

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