"Literacy gives people tools with which to improve their livelihoods, participate in community decision-making, gain access to information about health care, and much else besides.  Above all, it enables individuals to realize their rights as citizens and human beings.  Literacy is not just about reading and writing; it is about respect, opportunity and development."    UN Secretary-General Ban Kimoon  

Close to 40% of Albertans have low levels of literacy. Better literacy results in a stronger economy, less strain on health care, better mental health, and increased parental involvement in child learning.

 Hanna Literacy Program offers a lamp, a ladder or a lifeboat to people struggling with low literacy levels. It's about the learner, what their goals are, what they strive to become. Our learners are in the driver's seat.

There are several volunteer tutors who are able to meet with learners to help them reach their personal goals. See the volunteer tutor link below. 

 The Family Literacy Program offers specific family literacy programs to meet identified needs in Hanna and the surrounding communities. See our Family Programs Link below.