PlanetRead

PlanetRead Programs

SLS are subtitles that are in the “same” language as the program. PlanetRead pioneered the concept of using SLS for mass literacy, by combining SLS with the immensely popular Bollywood film songs on TV in India.  Hindi programs are subtitled in Hindi, Tamil programs in Tamil, and so on in every language. The basic idea is, what you see (text) is what you hear (audio), and the two reinforce each other.

learning readers in India.

Why the need?

While the literacy rate in India is 65% according to the 2001 census, there is a gap between both urban and rural (80% versus 59%) and male and females (75% versus 64%).  The quality of education in rural areas can be particularly

poor and half of students in these areas drop out of school before they turn twelve.

How Team Efforts Translate to Impact

Every $1 donated to PlanetRead pays for 30 minutes of weekly reading practice for 10,000 people for a whole year. Funds raised will go towards giving reading practice to thousands of people across India.  

How PlanetRead Creates Sustainable Global Change

With one of the largest population on earth, India also has one of the highest rates of people living in poverty. PlanetRead understands that literacy is a crucial stepping stone in bringing people out from living in poverty, and opening doors for further education and community empowerment.    

 *Photos courtesy of PlanetRead