The Basic Literacy Project (BLP) is a foundational education initiative aimed at eradicating illiteracy among children, adolescents, and adults in marginalized and underserved communities. The project focuses on equipping learners with essential literacy and numeracy skills, enabling them to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic—skills that are critical for daily life, personal empowerment, and community participation.
Targeting those who have never attended school or dropped out at an early stage, the BLP creates inclusive, accessible, and community-based learning environments. The project emphasizes learner-centered methods, using locally relevant content and interactive teaching approaches to make learning practical and engaging. Sessions are often held in flexible community spaces such as learning centers, local schools, or non-formal education hubs to ensure wide participation.
In addition to reading and writing, the curriculum often includes life skills, health and hygiene awareness, financial literacy, and civic education to enhance the learners’ overall quality of life. Special focus is given to girls, women, and ethnic minorities, who are often excluded from formal education systems.
The BLP is implemented in collaboration with local government authorities, education departments, ERA, and community-based organizations. It also trains facilitators from within the community, thereby promoting sustainability and community ownership of the program.
The long-term objective of the Basic Literacy Project is to build a literate society where individuals can make informed decisions, access opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to socio-economic development. By addressing the root causes of illiteracy and educational exclusion, the BLP plays a vital role in advancing the goals of inclusive education and lifelong learning for all.