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ProLiteracy Worldwide is a nonprofit international literacy organization based in Syracuse, NY, that was formed by the 2002 merger of Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. ProLiteracy Worldwide is the oldest and largest nongovernmental literacy organization in the world. It achieves its mission, championing the life-changing benefits of literacy for adults and their families, by sponsoring educational programs that help adults and their families acquire the literacy practices and skills they need to function more effectively in their daily lives. ProLiteracy's International Programs Division builds on work begun more than 70 years ago in the Philippines. In 65 developing countries around the world, thousands of adult learners are improving conditions for their families and their communities through ProLiteracy's 125 grassroots partner programs. ProLiteracy uses its unique methodology to provide training, technical assistance, and targeted local grants to support tailored programs that combine literacy with economic self-reliance, health, education, peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability projects. ProLiteracy America, the U.S. Programs Division of ProLiteracy Worldwide, represents 1,200 community-based volunteer and adult basic education members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. ProLiteracy America provides accreditation, advocacy, and technical assistance as well as program and professional development services. In addition, its members benefit from an annual conference and a menu of regional trainings. New Readers Press, ProLiteracy's publishing house, generates $8 million in revenue annually. Proceeds from the sale of its materials support ProLiteracy's work throughout the U.S. and the world. News for You, a New Readers Press weekly newspaper written in plain English, is read by new learners both here and abroad.