Illiteracy is a key issue that hampers an individual's ability to function in society. It limits employment opportunities and perpetuates the cycle of poverty. In the Philippines, pockets of illiteracy remain despite having a basic literacy rate of more than 95%.
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On September 22, literacy organization NABU partnered with NYC work and social space NeueHouse for a panel discussion focusing on the role of children s books in reducing global poverty levels.
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