Ghana Reading Icon

Reach: 190 households enrolled
About this project

## Ghana Reading Icon Ghana Reading Icon (GHARCON) is a GODAN Foundation literacy project designed to develop strong reading habits and improve reading ability among children and young people. The project supports learners through structured reading activities, age-appropriate books, reading assessments, teacher training and continuous follow-up. It works with schools, teachers, parents and communities to create a positive reading culture and ensure that learners receive the guidance and resources they need to improve. Ghana Reading Icon helps children progress from basic reading skills to confident and independent reading. It also encourages learners to read widely, express themselves clearly, think creatively and apply what they learn to everyday life. Through the project, GODAN Foundation seeks to make reading enjoyable, accessible and purposeful, while equipping learners with the foundation they need for academic success, personal development and future opportunities. Ghana Reading Icon: Read, Discover and Succeed.

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