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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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Nal’ibali calls for all hands on deck as a response to national literacy crisis

Cape Town, Friday, 19 May 2023 –  The recently released Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 results revealed that 81% of 1,127 877 grade 4 learners assessed in 2021 cannot read for meaning. The country’s response mechanisms and solutions to this crisis however remains unchanged.  The Director of Nal’ibali, Nqabakazi Gina said, “We cannot rely on fragmented interventions and linear solutions to address…
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Nal’ibali hosts a story event in the Western Cape

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…
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Nal’ibali celebrates World Book Day

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.                              …
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Children’s Literacy Rights

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

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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Every day should be story day!

You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child. – Dr Seuss Nal’ibali, the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, has been providing a free, special story for children to celebrate World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) for over a decade. 2023 is no different. Once again, Nal’ibali is calling on all South Africans to join them in reading aloud…
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