Nov 2, 2026
Thirty Literacy Program Students Advance from Level One to Level Two
October 2026
On October 24, two literacy centers in Baboua, Central African Republic, held a graduation ceremony for thirty women advancing from level one to level two in the literacy program.
While level one caters to true beginners, level two is for learners who have spent two years in the program and can read and write at a basic level. Literacy instructors measure students’ progress through a midterm and final exam during each six-month session.
During the ceremony, the group of thirty women excitedly received their certificates, and one student, Julie Kombo, shared her experience with the program in front of the group. She proudly exclaimed, "Before [joining the program], I couldn’t read or write, but thanks to the literacy program, I can now read, write, and do math. I didn’t know how to take care of my family, but today I take good care of my children. I have learned a lot of things that will help me throughout my life.*"
Three centers are preparing to host similar ceremonies soon.
*Quote translated from Sango to English
