Three major activities are planned for Global Action Week 2009 during March and April: the "Big Read" campaign involving student dissemination of key messages on the importance of literacy, reading and writing, the "Big Read" campaign for an anticipated audience of 700 at National Institute of Education (NIE) and local campaigns at provincial level.

GCE Activity I: Students' BIG READ Campaign at University and Public Place

PURPOSE:

• Raise awareness among the general public the importance of education, literacy, reading and writing
• Engage communities in the "Big Read" campaign

Two hundred students will be given half day training on the GCE concept, the rationale for the themes this year and how the themes relate to EFA goals. Deeper explanation will focus on literacy and the "Big Read"events. After training, students will disseminate the concept to the general public and other students to add their name to a master list, affirming the importance of the reading and writing.

GCE Activity II: Big Read Campaign Event at NIE

PURPOSE:

• To launch the Global Action Week campaign
• To promote the message that reading is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone!
• To show policymakers and politicians strong public interest in literacy
• To encourage parents and community members to send children to school and encourage more reading

A three- hour "Big Read"campaign event, featuring celebrity readers and comedians, will be organized at the National Institute of Education. Education NGO staff representatives, donors, key stakeholders, students, teachers, parents, and general public will be invited to join in this campaign. At least 700 people are expected to join in the campaign events. Books will be supplied by NGOs and others institutions and will be displayed in mini-libraries for reading and discussions.

GCE Major Activity III: Provincial Level/ Community Level

PURPOSE:

• To promote the planning and implementation for the "Big Read"at the local level
• To support the monitoring of literacy progress in target communities

Public Schools, community targets area, and provinces where GCE NGOs members are implementing projects are all encouraged to join the campaign. Post-campaign monitoring of literacy levels by participant will be encouraged.

These are the relevant document of GCE GAW 2009:

   Planning Pact 2009- Khmer 
   Planning Pact 2009- English 
   Resource Pact GCE 
   Sticker guide big read- English 
   Big read leaflet - English 
   Poster Big read- English 
   GAW brochure 2009- English
   GAW brochure 2009- Khmer