Journée international de l’alphabétisation

This fabric commemorates International Literacy Day, September 8th. The larger image features a man reading a newspaper. The smaller image shows the emblem for DAFA (Direction de l’Alphabetisation et de la Formation des Adultes) which features a hand using a pen, an open book with the word "Alpha" written below, and the association’s name and acronym. Text (French): 8 septembre Journée Internationale de l’Alphabetisation; Niger; Alpha; République du Niger; Direction de l’Alphabetisation et de la Formation des Adultes; D.A.F.A. English translation: September 8th World Literacy Day; Republic of Niger; Directorate of Literacy and Adult Education. Donated by John Hutchison The selvage reads "5938 SONITEXTIL Fabrique au Niger"