Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 9, 1 September 2006 — Literacy kōkua [ARTICLE]

Literacy kōkua

Our Hawaiian kūpuna were among the most literate people in the world, with scores of Hawaiian-language newspapers printed in the 19th and early 20th century filled with information that enriched their lives. Today, however, Hawaiians are among a large population of adults

who have difficulty reading, or are completely illiterate. In fact, one in five adults in Hawai'i nei is considered functionally illiterate. This is a pilikia that ean be solved, and Hawai'i Literacy wants to help today. If you have 'ohana or friends that have trouble with reading or writing, let Hawai'i Literacy help get them into the awesome world of communication, enabling the acquisition of broader knowledge and insight - something our kūpuna greatly valued. Let's "hana like" (work together) to improve the quality of life for our community. Call Hawai'i Literacy today at 537-

6706, or email info@hawaii. literacy.org. Additional information is available online at www.hawaiiliteracy.org. E kākau a e heluhelu pū kākou. Mai hilahila!