Welcome to RYALT
We understand that taking the first step towards improving your literacy skills can be daunting. That’s why we’ve created a supportive and welcoming environment where you can learn at your own pace, surrounded by encouraging tutors and fellow learners. Whether you’re looking to gain confidence in reading, writing, or math, or simply want to enhance your communication skills, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Join us today and unlock a world of opportunities.
Welcome to RYALT
Who are you?
Our Services
Find a literacy tutor
Literacy Hubs
We collaborate with other community organisations to provide free adult literacy tuition for their local community. You can start a hub with just one student.
Train your staff
Boost your team’s skills with free literacy coaching. Our volunteers can help employees improve reading, writing, and spelling. Need a tailored program? We offer paid tutoring options to suit your company’s needs.
Literacy tuition
Find a literacy tutor
Need help with reading, writing, or spelling? Our volunteer coaches offer free, personalized tutoring sessions by phone, Zoom or Google Meet. We serve students in rural areas throughout New Zealand.
Train your staff
Boost your team’s skills with free literacy coaching. Our volunteers can help employees improve reading, writing, and spelling. Need a tailored program? We offer paid tutoring options to suit your company’s needs.
Literacy Hubs
We collaborate with other community organisations to provide free adult literacy tuition for their local community. You can start a hub with just one student
Latest Posts
“You Must Be Dumb”: Breaking the Stigma of Adult Literacy
It takes an incredible amount of courage to speak openly about a struggle you’ve spent your whole life trying to hide....
Newsletter – Autumn 2026
The latest from the RYALT community | Editors Message | Supporting our space so we can support others | Connecting with Heartlands to support Rural Communities | Volunteers get together | Calls for Student Writing Submissions | Ways you can support our work.
Newsletter – End of Year 2025
Our end of year newsletter for 2025 | Office Christmas closure | International Volunteer Day 2025 | Volunteer Spotlights – Mara Guo | Christchurch Team brings literacy to the community | Z Good in the Hood – Supporting literacy in our community | Literacy Day Quiz night | Community Networks Aotearoa | A big thank you to all of our supporters.
Support Us
As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue our vital work. Your financial donations, volunteer hours, and gifts of technology like PCs, laptops, and phones directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with literacy. Together, we can create a more literate and empowered New Zealand. Click the button and learn how you can help with the work we do to change people’s lives!