The mayor of Kayonza District John Mugabo has announced that 10,000 people will undergo adult literacy trainings in a period of six months.
The aim is to reduce poverty and giving them basic skills which would also facilitate them in managing small income generating activities.
At least 3 classrooms in every sector will offer lessons on reading, writing and counting numbers supported by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) that is so far trained 150 teachers on special syllabus.
The executive secretary of southern province Jean-Marie Vianney Makombe commended ADRA’s initiative adding that it is in line with government initiative to alleviate poverty.
“Education is important in improving one’s welfare and also enhances the country’s development,” he said.
Maxime Ngarambe one of the teachers urged those who are illiterate not to feel shy of going to class even though they’re old since the program doesn’t ignore anyone.
“I ask local leaders to help us in the campaign process and encourage those who are defensive of the school because of their inferiority complex,” he remarked.
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