Helen LiMarizi, Rotary District 7210\u2019s Literacy Chair and Director of Literacy Connections for Putnam County, discusses interesting \u2013 and sometimes surprising \u2014 information about literacy here and around the world. Ms. LiMarizi describes Rotary\u2019s emphasis on basic literacy as a pre-condition to the prevention of poverty and the development of peace. The majority of Rotary clubs around the world include a literacy component as part of their humanitarian efforts.\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiorotary/support