Supporting MMI in East Timor and Peru International Literacy Week 7 th -14 th September

In the world today, how many adults (aged 15 years and over) are unable to read or write? a)20 million b)100 million c)500 million d)Over 700 million ANSWER: d) Over 700 million Approximately 774 million adults in the world today are unable to read or write. That’s more than 35 times Australia’s entire population!

Of this 774 million people, what percentage are women? a)Less than 30% b)50% c)More than 60% ANSWER: c) More than 60% 64 % or two-thirds of the world’s illiterate adults are female.

In East Timor, what percentage of adults are able to read or write? a)98% b)78% c)58% ANSWER: c) 58% More than a third of Timorese adults are illiterate. Only 53% of Timorese women are able to read and write compared to 63 % of men.

The Poverty Cycle

Mary MacKillop International Mary MacKillop International (MMI) supports the international aid and development work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in East Timor and Peru. Our vision is a world transformed to reflect God’s Mission on earth; a world without poverty, where the rights and dignity of each person are respected, and where women and men are empowered to share equally in shaping their societies.

Literacy

Health Literacy

Financial Literacy

How you can help! 1.LEARN: Learn more about the importance of literacy by visiting mmi.org.au or participating in Literacy Day activities 2.PRAY: Keep MMI’s work in your prayers 3.SHARE: Raise awareness in your community 4.GO FAIR TRADE: Purchase Fair Trade products through Ethica Accessories to support women’s literacy in Peru 5.GIVE: Raise money or make a donation today!