Literacy Blog

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...

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...

This year marks the release of Nal’ibali Children’s Anthology Storybook, which is a collection of 20 original short stories that are suitable for children from the ages of 0 – 7 years. The anthology features an exciting array of beautifully illustrated South African stories with subjects are aimed at igniting a love of books and stories in children across South Africa. Nal’ibali Literacy Month...

Cape Town, Monday, 29 May 2023 – Nal'ibali, a national campaign focused on promoting reading for enjoyment, is organizing interactive reading sessions in various childcare centres across the Western Cape to commemorate Child Protection Week. The aim is to raise awareness about the significance of reading for early childhood development. Child Protection Week is an annual event in South Africa that aims to increase awareness...

The Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2021) recently revealed that 81% of South African children in Grade 4 cannot read for meaning. Nal'ibali believes that getting children to start reading at an early age in their mother tongue and getting everyone on board can help in the fight against the literacy crisis in South Africa. The Nal'ibali Limpopo SEF team, which has 198...

One of the ways in which Nal’ibali spreads the love of reading is by hosting literacy events throughout South Africa. Literacy events create opportunities for children to experience Nal'ibali for themselves through listening to stories, playing games based on stories, and learning how to enjoy stories in group settings. The events also show caregivers and volunteers the power of storytelling, and how simple it...

World Book and Copyright Day 2023 is a moment to share stories, amplify good practice, and kick off a discussion on how early access to various forms of literature, including oral traditions, can help protect and preserves indigenous languages, cultures, and knowledge systems especially when it comes to early childhood development. ...

In celebration of Human Rights Day, Nal'ibali has created a Children Literacy Rights board you can use to spread the love of reading for enjoyment in your home or community.

Reading and telling stories in mother language brings families closer and deepens cultural identity. For International Mother Language Day on 21 February, we shared Gogo's tips for growing a love of African languages with your children.

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Nal'ibali Limpopo SEF team promotes literacy in the province

Nal’ibali hosts a story event in the Western Cape

Nal'ibali celebrates World Book Day

Children's Literacy Rights

Gogo's tips for growing a love of African languages with your children