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…
The Eastern Cape Literacy Month Festival lays the foundation for a reading movement in Sweetwaters
The community of Sweetwaters, Eastern Cape, braved the freezing weather to attend the Nal’ibali Eastern Cape Literacy Month Festival at Sweetwaters Community Hall. Nal’ibali hosted the event, celebrating African languages, culture, and stories, in conjunction with Equal Education. The literacy festival was designed to provide pleasant experiences for children through stories and reading in their mother language. It brought together parents, children from local Nal’ibali reading…
Yizani Sifunde: A model for early literacy success
The Yizani Sifunde Project, a groundbreaking initiative in Eastern Cape, offers a compelling model for addressing the importance of early literacy in a child’s educational journey. This initiative, spearheaded by the Liberty Community Trust, brought together three reputable literacy organisations which are Nal’ibali, Book Dash, and Wordworks. Their collaborative efforts aimed to address a critical issue of children entering school without adequate language and…
The Yizani Sifunde Literacy Project in the Eastern Cape – A Successful Collaboration that Improved Early Literacy
“The project moved the children’s average performance from below the Provincial average to far above it”
South Africa, Friday, 20 September 2024 – A major challenge in South Africa is that many children start schooling without having acquired basic learning skills at home or in their communities. These basic skills are hard to learn in school. Can children in very poor communities ‘catch up’ before…