GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

Reading with children doesn't have to be a chore. It's a valuable activity that can be both enjoyable and beneficial for children's development, fostering language skills, comprehension, and a love of reading. Nal'ibali has a library of literacy training videos that can help you make reading a positive and engaging experience for the children in your life. Visit the Nal'ibali YouTube to watch our literacy training videos. #storytelling #literacy #education #nalibali #Youtube #readingaloud #readingforenjoyment #africanstories

According to the @readingbarometersa , digital reading has increased among South African adults, but only 5% of people who live with children read digital materials with them. Nal'ibali has developed digital tools to help you read stories with the children in your life. Between 2019 and 2024, Nal'ibali's multilingual website stories were downloaded 1,988,705 times, while our WhatsApp stories received 96,073 downloads, allowing South African children without access to books to enjoy stories in their mother tongue. We need your help to continue developing and sharing stories on our digital platforms. Donate on the Nal'ibali website. #NRB #NationalReadingBarometer #Nalibali #stories #africanstories #education #literacy

WATCH: This Women's Month, Nal'ibali celebrates women like Bulelwa Lukabya from East London, Eastern Cape, who are passionately spreading the love of reading for enjoyment in children from their communities. Watch her story to learn how she became a Nal'ibali literacy activist, the work she does, and the impact Nal'ibali has had on the children in her community. To find more stories of Nal'ibali literacy activists who are making a difference in their communities, visit our YouTube channel on the link in the bio. #WomensMonth #WomensMonth2025 #WomenInEducation #WomenInLiteracy #literacy #education #storytelling #literacyvolunteer

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE @gautengdepartmentofeducation continues with their MOU with Nal'ibali Monday, 11 August 2025, South Africa - In a significant move to prioritise early childhood literacy, the @gautengdepartmentofeducation (GDE) has decided to reinstate its partnership with Nal'ibali, one of the leading nonprofit organisations focused on reading for early childhood development. After a brief period of uncertainty, the GDE has now reaffirmed its commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nal'ibali, ensuring the continuation of the organisation's impactful work in Gauteng schools. "We are thrilled that the Gauteng Department of Education has recognised the critical importance of supporting early childhood literacy through our partnership," said Lorato Trok, the Executive Director of Nal'ibali. "This decision demonstrates a shared understanding that investing in children's reading journeys is essential for their overall development and academic success." Nal'ibali's mission is to create a widespread culture of reading that inspires and empowers children across South Africa. Through its multilingual reading for enjoyment campaign and network of reading clubs, the organisation has been instrumental in fostering a love of reading and improving literacy outcomes in underserved communities. Read the rest of the article on the link in the bio. #GDE #Nalibali #literacy #gautengeducationdepartment #education #readingforenjoyment #readingchildren