The Children and Adult Post Literacy Project has been running for 23 years, with the aim of benefiting the lower socio- economic segment of Egyptian society, particularly in the North. It is continuously recruiting new students and new teachers, seeking to expand into new churches and new areas.

Using a participatory method, the project not only helps the students to develop their reading and writing skills but encourages them to develop personal responsibility and a desire for change. The programs begin with well- known Bible stories and passages, progressing on to more complex ones. Each student also receives a package containing Scripture portions, exercise books, audio material, games, exercises and activities that contribute to their reading and writing skills.

Operating throughout Egypt, this project is intended predominantly for school children (90 per cent) but also for adults who have just learned to read and write.

Each year, the aim is to impact 10, 000 students over a period of 18-24 months. The project will run 700 classes led by 500-800 trained volunteer facilitators, trained and encouraged by 21 supervisors. The project runs across the country, with a focus on Upper Egypt, and the course reaches Arabic literacy. There are usually 10-15 students per class, and they meet weekly. It takes about a year and a half to two years to go completely through the program, but there is wide variance. All program materials are subsidised to minimise costs and allow for greater participation.

The curriculum follows the philosophy of education by participation, which is very different from the style of learning generally used in Egyptian education system. Learners are encouraged to think for themselves, discuss and participate in the process. The impact of the program is seen as students develop a lifestyle of literacy, ensuring a continuity of learning. 

Those who are involved in the program nearly always become involved in the church. Their improved literacy skills make church more meaningful to them, as they are better able to participate and contribute.