24 women complete literacy programme with transport support in Luanda

We have completed our 2025 Literacy Pilot Project. We achieved the following results with our pilot:

• 29 women enrolled, and 24 completed the programme (83%).

• Each participant received an average of 108 hours of literacy instruction focused on reading, spelling, and written communication.

• Transport stipends helped participants attend regularly, increasing attendance from around 50% to approximately 80%.

  

  

  We also supported five women with transport stipends to undertake three-month internships. One participant withdrew due to higher travel costs, and four completed their placements.

  Most participants are heads of household with limited formal education. Many are unemployed or earning income through informal work. By the end of December, participants reported stronger literacy skills and more confidence in navigating written information.

  One participant, a former child soldier, shared that without the right documentation and literacy skills, she could not access government benefits or navigate the required forms. “I am in this situation because I didn't have anyone to guide me,” she said.

  When she heard about the free literacy programme, she enrolled immediately. Today, she can read. One of the first things she proudly shared was, “Now I can read the Bible on my own.”

  

  

  Activities:

  • We enrolled 29 women in the 2025 Literacy Pilot Project.

  • We delivered an average of 108 hours of literacy instruction per participant.

  • We provided transport stipends to support regular attendance.

  • We supported five women with transport stipends for three-month internships.