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The Nal'ibali-Trevor Noah Foundation Literacy Project team, along with fourteen students from seven Bramfischerville primary schools, recently took part in a three-day Human Rights Festival (21-23 March 2025) on Constitution Hill, Johannesburg. The excursion, which was inspired by Nal'ibali's Children's Literacy Rights, aimed to teach students from underserved communities about South African history and motivate them to visit new places. To increase the delight of...

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...

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....

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...