08/09/2026
"Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policy-makers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society. "
-UNESCO
Happy International Literacy Day! Here are a couple of ways to get involved in the conversation about Literacy and Health Literacy in Ireland today.
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Health Literacy Webinar this week, we will be exploring health literacy and what it means in practice — and we’d love you to join us from 1 to 2 pm this Thursday, 10 September.
Presenting at the webinar this week from our region are Doreen Carpenter HSE Traveller Mental Health Service Coordinator, and Kathleen Joyce, Traveller Primary Health Care Coordinator Blanchardstown Traveller Project. They will focus on how they have promoted positive traveller mental health and wellbeing through the power of cultural understanding & cultural training/educational initiatives.
Clink here to register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/dYACdjWP.
