Unicef Colombia and the band Morat start the Quiero DESTERNER campaign to improve the reading and writing capabilities of children

Unicef and Morat start initiative to promote reading skills of children in Colombia

The Colombian section of Unicef and the band Morat, together with their foundation "Aprender A Quererte", launched the 'Quiero DESERNT' campaign. The aim is to tackle the reading crisis that affects the children in Colombia. This initiative is intended to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy and mobilize measures to improve the reading skills of children under the age of 10.

Why is this initiative important?

According to Tanya Chapuisat, representative of Unicef Colombia, the campaign is a reaction to alarming statistics: 6 out of 10 children in Colombia are unable to understand a simple text at the age of 10. This situation not only limits its current opportunities, but also endangers their future academic and professional career.

How can parents and teachers help?

'Quiero Destender' is aimed at the entire Colombian society, but in particular at parents, supervisors and teachers. Interested parties can visit the website www.quieroentender.co and find out under '¿Cómo Ayudar?' The platform offers resources and information such as reading instructions, teaching material and videos to support learning to read at home and in the classroom. There is also the possibility to get involved as a volunteer.

support material

Various materials are available on the website, including information for parents and supervisors, Atal resources (Aprendamos todos A Leer) as well as reading stories and instructions for promoting reading and writing skills at home.

The band Morat emphasizes that every member of the community plays a decisive role in this mission. From families and schools to economic and political leaders to volunteers, everyone can help make the problem visible and to promote effective solutions. 'Quiero Denender' is intended to help every child in Colombia have the opportunity to learn, grow and to develop their full potential.

Juan Pablo ARistizábal from the Aprender Aprender Foundation emphasized that the initiative aims to create a safe way so that every child in Colombia has the chance to learn, grow and develop its full potential.

The 'Quiero Destender' campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy in order to improve reading skills and give children in Colombia the opportunity to learn, to grow and to develop their full potential.