GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

🚨 MEDIA ALERT Media representatives are invited to attend Nal’ibali’s Annual General Meeting, where the organisation will reflect on key achievements, share impact highlights, and outline literacy priorities for the year ahead. 📅 25 June 2026 🕙 10:00–11:30 💻 Virtual Event Join us as we discuss our ongoing efforts to promote reading for enjoyment and strengthen children’s literacy development across South Africa. 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4vslJ6k For media enquiries: 📧 thato.m@nalibali.org 📞 +27 63 691 9688 #MediaAlert #NalibaliAGM #LiteracyForAll #ReadingForEnjoyment

The 7th Men’s Literacy Imbizo is for everyone who believes in the power of literacy to change lives. While the Imbizo focuses on the role men can play in promoting a culture of reading, the conversations are enriched by the participation of women, gender-diverse people, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, alongside educators, caregivers, literacy practitioners, community leaders, and young people. Together, we can build more inclusive, literate communities where every child has the opportunity to read, learn, and thrive. Register here to attend: https://streamyard.com/watch/uAxMmZDaNq9W #MensLiteracyImbizo #LiteracyMatters #ReadingForChange #Nalibali #InclusiveLiteracy

It starts with a story: “When I grow up, I want to see myself in a story.” For many queer and gender-nonconforming children in our communities, finding that reflection can be a lonely search. This Pride Month, Nal’ibali stands firmly in our belief that every child deserves a safe space to see themselves represented.  Stories have the power to heal, to educate, and to save lives. Literature like Tshego Magolego’s Sipho’s Pink Dress acts as both a mirror for youth navigating their identity and a window of empathy for their peers. These aren’t just pages to be read, they are lifelines of validation, kindness, and belonging for little ones growing up in our townships and suburbs.  True literacy does more than teach a child how to read words; it teaches them how to understand the world. By bringing inclusive narratives into our reading clubs and classrooms, we can dismantle bullying and cultivate a culture of radical acceptance from a young age. Let’s read together, understand each other, and build a more compassionate, united South Africa, one story at a time. 👉🏾 What inclusive children’s books are you reading with your little ones this month? Let us know in the comments!  📷: Tshego Magolego/Instagram. #PrideMonth #RepresentationMatters #Nalibali #ItStartsWithAStory

Men as Everyday Role Models in Children's Lives. Join us for the 7th Men's Literacy Imbizo on 26 June 2026 at 17:00 as we explore the powerful role men play in shaping children's lives through their everyday actions, words, and example. Whether you're a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, teacher, coach, mentor, or community leader, your influence matters. By reading, storytelling, listening, and showing up consistently, men can help nurture confident, capable, and lifelong readers. Be part of this important conversation and learn from a panel of inspiring literacy, culture, and community development advocates. 🗓️ Date: 26 June 2026 ⏰ Time: 17:00 📍 Online Register to attend: https://streamyard.com/watch/uAxMmZDaNq9W Let's celebrate and strengthen the role of men as positive influences in children's lives. #MensLiteracyImbizo #MenAsRoleModels #LiteracyMatters #ReadingForEnjoyment #Nalibali