By bringing the joy of stories to children and families in their own languages, Nal’ibali has earned a well-deserved LITASA Award, celebrating a mission that is planting the seeds for…
The fathers, brothers, uncles and sons of Khayelitsha are stepping up as active literacy champions by bringing the power of books, reading and connection into their homes and streets. …
Nal’ibali’s Family Literacy Programme is here to help families keep kids engaged and reading for fun over the month-long school break through simple daily activities like storytelling, shared reading, conversations,…
A wholesome day of storytelling and bookmaking in the heart of Reeston took the growing movement of literacy work beyond formal spaces and into community halls where children naturally gather….
For her incredible 20+ year dedication to empowering children through the magic of storytelling and mother-tongue education across the continent, Lerato Trok has been honoured with a prestigious award by…
Nothing can replace what a book does. Not the internet, not screens. Their unique ability to open up children’s minds and expand their worlds was celebrated at Elsie Ngidi Primary…
To ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive, literacy champions are calling for private, public and civil society sectors to prioritise mother tongue education as a…
Because literacy belongs to everyone, the Sign Language Education and Development has created the first-ever South African Sign Language story for the World Read Aloud Day national campaign. South…
Imagine a book exploding with authentic stories, written by kids, and all in their very own language! That’s exactly the magic that can be found in every page of Nal’ibali’s…
Every community with children and curious minds needs a nurturer to guide them. In Amalinda in East London, Bulelwa Lukabya is that nurturer, and she’s using storybooks to bring joy…
Where mind meets heart
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