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Programmes

To change behaviour around reading, the benefits must be understood and valued. Nal’ibali’s programme work caters for various settings and audiences, applying specific interventions with different outcomes. Implemented face-to-face or online, there’s a programme to suit your needs. 

Our Campaigns

This is where Nal’ibali’s work on the ground comes to life, bringing the love of stories to children all over the country.

National Reading Barometer

The National Reading Survey was commissioned and managed by the Nal’ibali Trust in partnership with the National Library of South Africa, with support from the Zenex Foundation, DGMT and the National Education Collaboration Trust. The National Reading Barometer maps the health of the South African reading ecosystem, using National Reading Survey findings and published

Nal’ibali-SEF Project

The Nal’ibali SEF (Social Employment Fund) Project provides meaningful, community-based work opportunities that promote literacy development across South Africa. Through this initiative, we empower literacy champions to support reading, storytelling, and learning in homes, schools, and community spaces — helping to build a stronger culture of reading while creating lasting social impact.

Special Projects

In addition to core programmes across South Africa, Nal’ibali partners with various funders and organisations to spread the love of reading for enjoyment.

Story Of The Month

What could possibly happen when a starving cow is left alone with three fluffy little chicks? And what would happen when the cow comes home and finds a big pile of hay? What if she ate and ate and ate …

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