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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 Tshandapiwa Fumo Nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, the Msunduzi Local Municipality is a vibrant area known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and tight-knit community. With rolling hills and a mix of urban and rural settings, Msunduzi is not just a place on the map, it is a thriving hub of activity and life. At the Bessie Head Library, in Pietermaritzburg,…

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…

The community of Sweetwaters, Eastern Cape, braved the freezing weather to attend the Nal’ibali Eastern Cape Literacy Month Festival at Sweetwaters Community Hall. Nal’ibali hosted the event, celebrating African languages, culture, and stories, in conjunction with Equal Education. The literacy festival was designed to provide pleasant experiences for children through stories and reading in their mother language. It brought together parents, children from local Nal’ibali reading…

The Yizani Sifunde Project, a groundbreaking initiative in Eastern Cape, offers a compelling model for addressing the importance of early literacy in a child’s educational journey. This initiative, spearheaded by the Liberty Community Trust, brought together three reputable literacy organisations which are Nal’ibali, Book Dash, and Wordworks. Their collaborative efforts aimed to address a critical issue of children entering school without adequate language and…