# Adult literacy programme launches in Sudan’s Kassala state

> The UNESCO Sudan Office launched a literacy and adult-education programme in Aroma with Kassala State’s adult education department and education authorities. The opening brought together local officials, community leaders and education stakeholders.

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- Country: Sudan
- Published: 2026-10-06T08:59:01+00:00
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The UNESCO Sudan Office launched a literacy and adult-education programme in Aroma with Kassala State’s adult education department and education authorities. The opening brought together local officials, community leaders and education stakeholders.

The programme aims to widen adults’ access to learning and support community participation. UNESCO said it would work with state authorities and local institutions to extend education opportunities beyond formal school age and support locally owned implementation.

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| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | UNESCO account: Adult literacy programme launches in Sudan’s Kassala state | The programme aims to widen adults’ access to learning and support community participation. UNESCO said it would work with state authorities and local institutions to extend education opportunities beyond formal school age and support locally owned implementation. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [UNESCO Sudan](<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-and-partners-launch-literacy-programme-expand-learning-opportunities-aroma-kassala>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-09-27)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:55:23+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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