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Nal’ibali Calls for Original Children’s Stories in Indigenous Languages

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Nal’ibali Promotes Family Literacy and Reading for Enjoyment on International Day of Families

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Nal’ibali Marks World Book and Copyright Day with Celebration in Soweto

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Become a Nal’ibali Partner

Nal’ibali is dedicated to promoting a culture of reading for enjoyment within its respective partner organisations and communities. By becoming a Nal’ibali partner you will be registered as a FUNda Leader, and supported and celebrated throughout your journey.    As a Nal’ibali partner, you will receive:    • Three individual modular training sessions over six months with regular support and mentorship • Partner welcome package including training manuals, t-shirts,…
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Do you know someone who upholds Mandela’s values?

Nal’ibali is looking for all individuals and organisations who uphold Nelson Mandela’s values on education. This year marks what would have been former president Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday. His legacy still lives on and we’d like to celebrate it with you! Nelson Mandela believed that education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world. Our children have the potential…
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Promoting a culture of reading in South Africa: The FUNda Leader Movement

In the spirit of South African Youth Month, the Nal’ibali national reading-for-enjoyment campaign is hosting a Youth Day round table panel discussion at Centre for the Book on Thursday, 14 June. The panel will include activists who are passionate about youth, language and advocacy work.  The story of 16 June 1976 encompasses two of Nal’ibali’s values – activism and the belief that every child…
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The importance of getting the African youth involved in promoting a culture of reading

Lebohang Masango Two musicians, a television presenter, a retail entrepreneur and myself, an anthropologist, are all seated around a table discussing the current state of South African youth. One of the musicians is a multilingual rapper, actress and currently producing a documentary on a cultural item of significance. The second musician has created a refreshing blend of Hip Hop with a youthful twist on the Maskandi…
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Be part of our book exchange activities

LMs Book Exchange plans – Venue + time Our Literacy Mentors across the country will be hosting public book exchange events, where everyone is encouraged to bring and swap a book. Find out where is the nearest station to you. Don’t miss out on the reading fun!  Eastern Cape Name Date Partner Activity Venue Time Madoda Ndlakuse – madoda@nalibali.org 26 May 2018    Book Exchange Event Mgwenyana Street 33 NU6 Motherwell Circle 09:00 – 11:00 Abongile Davani – abongile@nalibali.org 26…
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Nal’ibali to launch a book exchange this May

‘Books are a uniquely portable magic’ – Stephen King There is no substitute for books in the life of a child.  Which is why NGO, The Nal’ibali Trust, is expanding on its reading-for-enjoyment campaign to initiate a national book exchange project in the week of 26 May. Jade Jacobsohn, Nal’ibali’s Managing Director says, “Literacy Mentors across the country will be hosting public book exchange events, where everyone is…
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