DREAM Project Awarded UNESCO International Literacy Prize for its Contribution to Building a Culture of Reading in the Dominican Republic
DREAM Project Awarded UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy 2023
Cabarete, Puerto Plata, DR – The DREAM Project is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the six distinguished winners of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes for its important work in promoting a culture of reading in the Dominican Republic.
The UNESCO-Confucius Literacy Prize is a global recognition that celebrates outstanding achievements in literacy and education. This prestigious honor is awarded to three recipients based on the recommendations of an international jury. This award highlights the DREAM Project's commitment to raising educational standards and transforming lives through reading and learning in the Dominican Republic.
This achievement not only marks an important milestone for the DREAM Project but is also a testament to the tireless effort and dedication of an entire community and the Dominican Republic as a country. Stakeholder input has been essential. Thanks to the support of sponsoring companies and collaboration with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education, school districts and public schools, we have managed to create high-quality educational opportunities for children and young people in the Dominican Republic.
“The UN Sustainable Development Goals have guided our work, and it is wonderful to be recognized for this by UNESCO. This award motivates us to continue striving to develop a culture of reading and critical thinking in our grassroots communities and be a model throughout the country,” said Catherine DeLaura, Executive Director of the DREAM Project. “We believe that education is the key to a brighter, more equitable future, and we will continue to work tirelessly to make this vision a reality.”
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes ceremony took place on September 8 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, celebrating the theme “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundations for sustainable and peaceful societies.” Catherine DeLaura, current Executive Director, and Cledenin Veras, incoming Executive Director, were present, representing the DREAM Project with excitement and pride. Each of the three UNESCO-Confucius Prize laureates received a medal, a diploma and a prize of $30,000 US dollars.
The DREAM Project aims to foster a culture of reading by granting access to quality books and educational resources, while also nurturing a passion for reading within communities throughout the country. This award acknowledges the continuous endeavors of the DREAM Project and the Dominican Republic to empower future generations through education.
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