Our Mission (Why We Exist)
Decoda Literacy Solutions builds vibrant and resilient communities by leveraging literacy and learning opportunities.
Our Vision (What We are Ultimately Trying to Achieve)
More successful individuals, sustainable businesses and prosperous communities through a culture of literacy and learning.
Our Primary Beneficiaries (Who We Serve)
Our primary beneficiary is the literacy network, which is the main vehicle for meeting literacy needs within BC.
Our Essential Stakeholders (Whose Support We Couldn’t Do Without)
- Communities
- Literacy Practitioners
- School Districts & Post-Secondary Institutions
- Federal and Provincial Governments
- Business & Industry
Core Values (What We Stand For)
Collaboration
- We believe diverse ideas and contributions create impactful literacy and learning solutions.
Courage
- We embrace innovation and take action.
Kindness
- We treat colleagues and others as we wish to be treated, with care, respect and appreciation.
Accountability
- We demonstrate, measure and share results.
Distinctive Excellence (Our Difference)
Literacy Expertise
- We are recognized leaders in literacy and community development.
Community Leverage
- We’re able to mobilize a province-wide network of resources and expertise to leverage investments in literacy.
Co-Creating Solutions
- We bring together public policy makers, businesses and communities to enable them to work together to meet their literacy priorities, goals and interests.
Strategic Goals (What Priorities are Essential to Achieving our Mission)
Community Focus
- Actively support the literacy and learning needs of all who live and work in communities across BC.
Capacity Building
- Increase literacy expertise and capacity within British Columbia.
Leadership
- Provide thought leadership and promote expertise in practice.
Workforce Development
- Improve the competencies of the current and future workforce.
Financial Viability
- Build sustainable funding for community literacy and coordination.
Organizational Effectiveness
- Ensure Decoda Literacy Solutions is operationally aligned to meet its business objectives.
Our History
Decoda was formed from Literacy BC and the literacy department of 2010 Legacies Now in the spring of 2011.
For 20 years, Literacy BC offered training, tools and support to those who work in adult literacy. In partnership with the federal and provincial government, it raised awareness, developed policy, promoted innovation in practice, built an extensive library, and supported adult learners.
For 10 years, the literacy department of 2010 Legacies Now partnered with the Province of British Columbia to support literacy development in more than 400 communities and neighbourhoods across BC.
Decoda continues the work of both organizations.
Contact Us
For more information about Decoda Literacy Solutions, contact us at any time!
