Yesterday we celebrated World Read Aloud Month with children and staff at Sizwile School for the Deaf in Dobsonville, Soweto. It was a powerful and moving experience as stories came alive, hands spoke with passion, and every learner was reminded that reading belongs to everyone. The joy, connection, and shared love for storytelling filled the room, proving once again that stories transcend sound and speak straight to the heart. #WorldReadAloudDay #WorldReadAloudMonth #Nalibali #SizwileSchoolForTheDeaf #InclusionMatters

Meet the team driving the third Men's Literacy Imbizo: Meet our dynamic moderator for the Men’s Literacy Imbizo, @madoda.ndlakuse. Born in Mdantsane and raised in Gqeberha, Madoda is a passionate literacy activist, award-winning author, and magnetic storyteller who lives and breathes the power of reading. As Community Development Coordinator at The Nal'ibali Trust, he has dedicated his life to championing reading for enjoyment and celebrating the richness of multilingual storytelling. Madoda brings more than experience to this conversation, he brings heart. He understands the transformative power of stories in shaping confident children, empowered fathers, and thriving communities. With his energy, insight, and deep commitment to literacy, he is the perfect guide to lead us through bold, honest, and solution-driven conversations about men’s role in building a culture of reading. Get ready for a powerful, inspiring, and engaging dialogue under his leadership. Watch a video of Madoda sharing a short snippet about what the Imbizo is about. #MensLiteracyImbizo #MensLiteracyDialogue #Literacy #Reading

We were honoured to join the Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in Upington this morning to celebrate International Mother Language Day, strengthening our partnership with the Provincial Government. Supported by the Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, the Northern Cape Department of Education, the National Library of South Africa and Pan South African Language Board, the message was clear: the future of our indigenous languages lives beyond policy. It lives in our homes, schools and communities. As Nal’ibali, we remain committed to championing mother tongue literacy and supporting community book clubs and reading clubs that nurture language, culture and identity for every child. The event also featured vibrant entertainment, with a choir captivating participants with beautiful melodies. Watch the video below to hear the beautiful melody sung by the choir. #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #IndigenousLanguages #Culture #Identity #Nalibali

A simple message can open a world of stories. Send the word “stories” to 0600 44 2254 on WhatsApp and receive up to ten beautiful stories in the language of your choice, delivered straight to your phone. No queues. No cost barriers. Just the magic of reading, ready to be shared with a child who needs it. One message. One story. A lifetime of possibility. #Nalibali #Reading #Stories