Delta Phi Omega 2008 Literacy Through Unity Week:

Delta Phi Omega is proud to announce Pratham as the 2009 Literacy Through Unity Week Beneficiary. To learn more about this organization, please visit our Supported Organizations page.

Being able to read and write is fundamental to be able to function more effectively in life and participate in the transformation of a society. Illiteracy contributes to a destructive vicious cycle of poverty. It is our mission to end this cycle through children's education. Literacy is just the first step to self-determination; it is an important instrument for individual progress, social change, and is essential for continued economic growth. The most recent statistics are disheartening. The overall literacy rate in India is 65%, with a female literacy rate of 54%. The bottom line is that literacy is a fundamental human right that can foster change in poverty stricken and underprivileged areas. The eradication of widespread illiteracy is an essential requirement for promoting democracy and stepping up national and social development. With our combined efforts, together we can help advance the idea that "Knowledge is Power."

In our philanthropic efforts, we will be holding our annual "Literacy Through Unity" week dedicated to raise awareness about children's education and literacy, as well as raising monetary funds through a week of events in February 2009 by each chapter or colony at their respective universities and cities. In 2007 and 2008, we were able to raise over $28,000. The funds we raise will be given to local charitable organizations affiliated with each corresponding chapter or colony, as well as to our national Literacy Through Unity Week beneficiary.

Click on the following images to view fliers from various chapters and colonies:

Please support your local Delta Phi Omega Sorority chapter or colony in reaching its goal and supporting its effort to abolish illiteracy!

If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor for this event, please contact us at dpo.nationalcouncil@gmail.com .