Chiliveru becomes Youth Ambassador

The World Literacy Foundation announced that Saanvi Chiliveru will be a Youth Ambassador for 2025. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming to increase education and community awareness about the importance of reading and writing and lift literacy rates in Irving and beyond. 

Chiliveru will join a global group of 15- to 26-year-olds from 90 countries striving to improve literacy outcomes for disadvantaged children who struggle to read. 

Chiliveru, a 17-year-old young woman with an unwavering passion for becoming a WLF ambassador, shares, "Growing up, I saw firsthand how reading built confidence and curiosity in students, and I want to create similar opportunities for others. I hope to serve as a bridge between underserved youth and the resources they need to grow, learn, and lead.” 

Chiliveru is committed to ensuring everyone can access literacy resources. She feels strongly about joining a global initiative recognizing education as a fundamental human right and actively working towards a future where everyone can access resources to reduce illiteracy. 

Chiliveru believes literacy opens a world of opportunities for young people in need. 

“I hope to help more young people find their voices: whether it’s through reading, storytelling, or speaking up. I believe literacy is more than reading words on a page; it’s about understanding the world and your place in it,” Chiliveru said.  

Chiliveru is already a community leader in her efforts to promote literacy and effective communication. She tutors elementary school students in critical reading and writing skills. She is the co-developer of a public speaking workshop called “Speak Up!” that guides students through storytelling and communication. These opportunities have allowed her to see first-hand the impact language, reading, and expression can have on personal success and growth and inspired her to keep advocating for change.  

Driven to create tangible change and empower individuals, Chiliveru looks forward to working with the World Literacy Foundation with the goal of promoting the cause of literacy as much as she can, both in her local community and worldwide.  

SOURCE World Literacy Foundation