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Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is South Africa’s national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, inspiring children aged 0–12 to love reading with stories in all South African languages. By promoting home languages, Nal’ibali helps children build literacy skills and develop a lifelong reading culture. Adults play a key role in nurturing this love of stories and supporting children’s growth.
This is where Nal’ibali’s work on the ground comes to life, bringing the love of stories to children all over the country.
We celebrate World Read Aloud Day every year by writing a special story in all 12 SA language…
Literacy day and heritage month is celebrated in September and each year, Nal’ibali is celebrates the rich diversity of culture…
Nal’ibali uses Book Day to highlight the importance of access to literacy materials in the mother tongue, and to distribute books across South Africa.
During Mandela Month, Nal’ibali hosts reading-aloud sessions, and play-based learning activities…
Nal’ibali sees D.E.A.R as an opportunity to foster a culture of reading for enjoyment at schools, home, preschool, and in communities.
June is Nal’ibali Newspaper Supplement Month. During the month, Nal’ibali celebrates the impact that the Nal’ibali Reading…
The Nal’ibali Men’s Literacy Imbizo aims to upskill men in the literacy space and create a network of men who are interested in building a culture of reading for enjoyment in their communities.
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