For several years, the women of Budhathum expressed a desire to learn to read and write. We waited for the completion of the Community Center to initiate the literacy workshop. Alaya Foundation received a written request at the end of 2019, and committed to create this new workshop in 2020. Alaya is letting the Association of Women of Budhathum appoint the teacher(s) and manage the courses. Alaya Foundation continues to seek funds for the teacher(s) salary, and purchase of supplies.