Episode 4: A Story of Courage and Literacy

Episode 4: A Story of Courage and Literacy
Dr. Mtari sovick

Happy Mother's day from Melanesian Women Today.

On today's episode, we are going to listen to the courageous story of a woman who grew up in the village, was denied an education. She never gave up the hope of one day achieving her dream of learning how to read and write. Her determination and passion along with her new found skills have allowed her to become a agent for change to affect the lives of other women across Vanuatu.

Vanuatu Mama's English class is an Adult literacy class that has been life changing for many women in Vanuatu. With the ability to read and write, women are determined to teach other women communities to learn how to read and write.

Links:

Eratap Village

Mama's English Class 

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