Fighting illiteracy in Colombia

In Boyaca, Colombia, 300 older citizens are learning how to read and write. It is a program called "yo si puedo" ( I can do it), that is fighting against illiteracy in Colombia. there are participants of all ages, all of which are 40 years or older. one of the students,José Aquileo of 82 years old, says he wants to "Dejar de ser bruto" ( stop being stupid). this program allows all of these campesino to become more educated and (like the newspaper where i saw the news said ( eltiempo.com ) ):"stop signing with an X". this program is completley free and the idea is that it will teach students how to read and write in 2 months. It is being supported by the ministry of education of cuba also.