📚 International Literacy Day: Empowering Futures Through Reading and Learning

Today, The Fox Foundation joins communities across the globe in observing International Literacy Day, a time to reflect on how reading and education continue to shape lives and open doors of opportunity.

In The Bahamas, literacy is a cornerstone of progress, yet one that still requires our collective attention. According to national education reports, nearly one in four Bahamian students leaves school without achieving functional literacy. In some communities, as many as 30 percent of adults struggle with reading comprehension and basic writing. These numbers remind us that literacy is not guaranteed; it must be nurtured, taught, and protected.