Build More Literate Communities in Rural Honduras

Adult literacy, making dreams come true...

I am an adult, who lives in the rural area of Honduras, and since I was a child I have always dreamed of learning to read and write, however, the situation of poverty and illiteracy in my parents, meant that I could not fulfill my dreams.

I am 46 years old, and on many occasions, I have cried with sadness when I was unable to write my name when I go to the bank, when they ask me to write an address, when they give me a written message and I can not read... it is really sad for those of us who are illiterate.

I often ask myself: How is it possible that in the XXI century there is so much illiteracy? For those of us who are in this situation, they are questions without answers.

Today I can say that I am a completely happy person thanks to the literacy program, promoted by the organization Un Mundo, where I have learned to read and write. There were so many years of sadness that today have disappeared, and new, better opportunities in life are opened. Today I can read and write the stories of my country, the love letters that my children write, the news of the newspapers...today begins a better life.

Education has no limits and barriers, we put them on ourselves, and I can prove it with my story. Those who think that age is a barrier to learning to read and write, I want to tell them that they are wrong, and that it is better to do it now, instead of never.

I am going to share this thought, that because I learned to read and write, I can show you, with the hope that it will serve as inspiration and motivation: "Do not stay seated waiting for things to come to you. Fight for what you want, be responsible for yourself, " - Michel Tanus Cruz.

As my life has changed, I am sure we can change the lives of many more. Join the work that drives the organization Un Mundo, and be part of the change you want to see.