Sentence examples for eradication of illiteracy from inspiring English sources

When the Communists took full control in 1978, they thought they could win over the vast Afghan peasantry with a crash program of land reform and eradication of illiteracy -- backed up by a brutal ruthlessness.

There has been a total and complete collapse of a modern society, which once boasted one of the most advanced healthcare, education and industrial systems throughout the developing world, and which saw the total eradication of illiteracy and the rate of infant mortality reduced to levels better than even those of Spain and Italy.

The growth of literacy in the last decade of the twentieth century was particularly remarkable with special emphasis on the eradication of illiteracy.

What a contrast between the priority of public health, education and the eradication of illiteracy with the reality that so many people left on pieces of wood, makeshift rafts and hoped for a better life in America.

The benefits of universal education and eradication of illiteracy are that the population is aware of the risks associated with hurricanes and understands government warnings.

The findings of this study suggest that to succeed in these efforts, eradication of illiteracy should be the first hurdle to jump by health professionals in terms of providing primary health to these sectors of the community [ 40, 41].

A world plan of action, drafted by the Commission on the Status of Women, setting forth minimum goals--such as the eradication of illiteracy--to improve the status of women was debated, amended and adopted at the conference.

Among Mr. Castro's more successful efforts were universal health care and the near-eradication of illiteracy throughout Cuba.

For instance, shouldn't Asia consider an Asian Road Map for 20-30 years for an integrated, equitable, sustainable Human Development, targeting eradication of poverty, illiteracy, TB, malaria, HIV/Aids, etc. and restoration of our forests, rivers and seas?

He is not only a Buddhist monk and Zen master but also a social activist who leads various movements such as ecological awareness campaign; promotion of human rights and world peace; and eradication of famine, disease, and illiteracy.

Reduction of illiteracy was a major objective.