Changing lives through the Nal’ibali-Social Employment Fund Literacy Project
WATCH: Nal’ibali- Social Employment Fund Project Literacy Facilitator Mogale Mokou discusses how the project has helped him improve his skills in early childhood development and positively impacted his community in Ga-Molepo, Limpopo.
Nal’ibali, a Strategic Partner of the Social Employment Fund, has recruited over 1000 participants, including 900 Literacy Facilitators, 85 Team Leaders, and 15 administrative professionals, to carry out the Nal’ibali-SEF 3 project at…
Keeping the spirit of reading for fun alive in Mpumalanga
The fun of reading aloud does not stop at the end of February!! Read Aloud Month is an excellent opportunity to cultivate a love of reading aloud in your children. Reading aloud encourages interaction and helps learners stay engaged. It allows students to participate actively instead of just listening passively. Our Nal’ibali Mpumalanga team had the pleasure of celebrating Read Aloud Month 2025 with Khonzakahle…
Nal’ibali brings the joy of World Read Aloud Day 2025 to Engcobo
Nal’ibali Eastern Cape successfully brought together the EC Department of Education, libraries, AB Xuma Local Municipality, Engcobo schools, and parents to celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2025. The event, which included a read-aloud session by the mayor of AB Xuma Local Municipality and learners from various schools in Engcobo, story activities, and a dramatisation of the Nal’ibali WRAD 2025 special story ‘What is that?’…
Promoting Literacy beyond the Nal’ibali-SEF Literacy Project
Written by Athenkosi Matyalana
The Nal’ibali-Social Employment Fund Literacy Project not only provides work and literacy development but also promotes a spirit of volunteerism. Nomzamo Nqayi, 61, a former Nal’ibali-SEF Literacy Facilitator who now runs the Nomzamo Reading Club in Sweetwaters, Eastern Cape, exemplifies this.
Nomzamo began working with Nal’ibali in 2019 when she was recruited as a literacy activist by Dr. Nompucuko Zakaza, Nal’ibali’s Eastern…
Nal’bali Stakeholder Engagement
Nal’ibali’s Stakeholder Engagement Event on December 5th, 2024 was nothing short of spectacular. The event, held at Southern Sun Rosebank, was a vibrant gathering of important stakeholders, including funders, strategic and implementing partners, creatives, academics, and Nal’ibali’s committed team.
This exceptional event allowed Nal’ibali to highlight our most recent innovations, learning, and remarkable partnerships that enhance the South African literacy environment. The following were the…
Nal’ibali Director Lorato Trok receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Nal’ibali Director, Ms. Lorato Trok, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Durban International Book Fair on December 1, 2024 at Eduvos in Umhlanga, Durban.
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Ntataise Lowveld: Nal’ibali enriched our programmes
In February 2019, Nal’ibali partnered with Ntataise Lowveld, an approved training provider that provides training and support in the field of Early Childhood Development, with the purpose of instilling a love of books and tales in children aged 0 to 6 in the Mpumalanga province. Throughout the partnership, the two organisations have collaborated on literacy campaigns such as World Read Aloud Day and Literacy Month….
The Transformative Impact of Nal’ibali Literacy Interventions
The Nal’ibali Monitoring, Evaluation and Monitoring team recently spoke to beneficiaries of the Nal’ibali-VW Literacy Project. Below are testimonials from children, parents, story sparkers, early development practitioners, and principals who have benefitted from the project.
From hope to storytelling
My name is Learner 1*. Today, I will tell you a story about a queen who was tricked by someone. Once upon a time……………. The end!
My name…
Exciting Beginnings in Msunduzi Local Municipality: Launching the Siyafunda Community Learning Hub Project
Written by Tshandapiwa Fumo
Nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, the Msunduzi Local Municipality is a vibrant area known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and tight-knit community. With rolling hills and a mix of urban and rural settings, Msunduzi is not just a place on the map, it is a thriving hub of activity and life. At the Bessie Head Library, in Pietermaritzburg,…
How Nal’ibali supported Emileigh Mentoor in her reading journey
Written by Neeyam Gareeb
Nal’ibali prides itself as an organisation that pursues Literacy Development through the instrument of Storytelling. In this regard, the story of 8-year-old Emileigh Mentoor of Moorreesburg, 100km north of the Nal’ibali offices in Kenilworth, is an inspiration. Although the trip was primarily to meet Emileigh, the overall experience was generously sprinkled with positive outcomes for all who are involved with Nal’ibali.
The…
