17-year-old Aditi Paudel named Japan's first literacy ambassador

Tokyo high schooler, 17-year-old Aditi Paudel, has been named Japan’s first literacy ambassador by the World Literacy Foundation. Raised between Japan and Nepal, she advocates for better youth reading habits to counter rising digital media and AI reliance. Paudel aims to expand global educational access, emphasising that literacy is an essential gateway to unlocking future opportunities.