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.                              ...

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.    

Times are tough. In South Africa, one in three adults is unemployed. Load shedding is pummeling our economy, and only four in 10 children who attend preschool programmes are on track to thrive by the time they start school. It is easy for funders, policymakers, and community organisations to feel torn. Is it more impactful to put bread on a family's table today, or to...

A new family and community literacy programme from Nal'ibali – the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign – is tackling two of South Africa's biggest problems: illiteracy and unemployment in communities across the country. Nal’ibali, South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign – has been promoting children’s literacy development nationwide since 2012. This is because the ability to read and write unlocks success in school and life, yet most South...