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Inspiring a Love for Reading

Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is South Africa’s national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, inspiring children aged 0–12 to love reading with stories in all South African languages. By promoting home languages, Nal’ibali helps children build literacy skills and develop a lifelong reading culture. Adults play a key role in nurturing this love of stories and supporting children’s growth.

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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.

World Read Aloud Day

We celebrate World Read Aloud Day every year by writing a special story in all 12 SA language…

Literacy Month

Literacy day and heritage month is celebrated in September and each year, Nal’ibali is celebrates the rich diversity of culture…

World Book Day

Nal’ibali uses Book Day to highlight the importance of access to literacy materials in the mother tongue, and to distribute books across South Africa.

Mandela Month

During Mandela Month, Nal’ibali hosts reading-aloud sessions, and play-based learning activities…

Drop Everything and Read

Nal’ibali sees D.E.A.R as an opportunity to foster a culture of reading for enjoyment at schools, home, preschool, and in communities. 

Nal’ibali Supplement Month

June is Nal’ibali Newspaper Supplement Month. During the month, Nal’ibali celebrates the impact that the Nal’ibali Reading…

Men’s Literacy Imbizo

The Nal’ibali Men’s Literacy Imbizo aims to upskill men in the literacy space and create a network of men who are interested in building a culture of reading for enjoyment in their communities.

International Mother Language Day

Nal’ibali uses Mother Language Day  to raise awareness about the importance of all 12 South African languages in literacy development

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Nal’ibali’s Story Power in Motion Boosted with Book Donation.

Nal’ibali – South Africa’s reading for enjoyment campaign, received a huge boost this week, when Global Citizen Africa officially handed
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Nal’ibali honoured by US Library of Congress

Nal’ibali, South Africa’s reading for enjoyment campaign, is Africa’s sole recipient of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Programme, honouring
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Women Authors Speak Out this Women’s Month

A rondavel in rural Mahlubini seemed an unlikely venue for first time author Aviwe Gudula, to read from her book,
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Tata Madiba’s Spirit Continues in July

In honour of Nelson Mandela and in the spirit of giving, Nal’ibali took part in various activities throughout July, that
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  • Nal'ibali participated in a 3-day strategic planning retreat organised by the United Nations South Africa, focused on shaping "The South Africa We Want." The Strategic Prioritisation Retreat brought together key stakeholders including government representatives, NGOs, civil society organisations, and other partners to establish long-term priorities for inclusive sustainable development. Discussions centered on alignment with the 2024-2029 medium-term development plan, which serves as the foundation for the next UN cooperation framework and national priorities. The retreat also identified strategic adjustments to optimize the UN's impact and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This retreat served as the primary mechanism for planning and implementing United Nations development initiatives at the country level, while also representing a unified response from the UN and its affiliated organisations and agencies. #UnitedNations #UN #UNSouthAfrica #literacy #education #NGO #readingcommunity
  • Did you know that Nal'ibali trained 1,105 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in early childhood literacy through close collaboration with community-based ECDs and officials within the Department of Basic Education in 2024? Read the 2024 Nal'ibali Annual Report on the Nal'ibali website and find out about our national reading-for-enjoyment campaign's strategy, achievements, and impact in 2024. #nalibali #annualreport #nalibaliannualreport #literacy #education #saliteracy #pirls #ECDS #ECDcentre #school #BasicEducation #educationinsouthafrica #reading #readingcommunity #readingisfun
  • When fathers, uncles, or male caregivers engage in shared reading, it strengthens emotional bonds, supports language development, and helps children see reading as a positive activity, especially for boys. It’s never too late to start building a reading culture with the children in your life. WhatsApp "stories" to 060 044 2254 or visit our website to find stories you can enjoy with your children this weekend. #FamilyReadingFun #reading #readers #family #fathers #ReadingMen
  • Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
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Nal'ibali participated in a 3-day strategic planning retreat organised by the United Nations South Africa, focused on shaping "The South Africa We Want." The Strategic Prioritisation Retreat brought together key stakeholders including government representatives, NGOs, civil society organisations, and other partners to establish long-term priorities for inclusive sustainable development. Discussions centered on alignment with the 2024-2029 medium-term development plan, which serves as the foundation for the next UN cooperation framework and national priorities. The retreat also identified strategic adjustments to optimize the UN's impact and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This retreat served as the primary mechanism for planning and implementing United Nations development initiatives at the country level, while also representing a unified response from the UN and its affiliated organisations and agencies. #UnitedNations #UN #UNSouthAfrica #literacy #education #NGO #readingcommunity
Nal'ibali participated in a 3-day strategic planning retreat organised by the United Nations South Africa, focused on shaping "The South Africa We Want." The Strategic Prioritisation Retreat brought together key stakeholders including government representatives, NGOs, civil society organisations, and other partners to establish long-term priorities for inclusive sustainable development. Discussions centered on alignment with the 2024-2029 medium-term development plan, which serves as the foundation for the next UN cooperation framework and national priorities. The retreat also identified strategic adjustments to optimize the UN's impact and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This retreat served as the primary mechanism for planning and implementing United Nations development initiatives at the country level, while also representing a unified response from the UN and its affiliated organisations and agencies. #UnitedNations #UN #UNSouthAfrica #literacy #education #NGO #readingcommunity
Nal'ibali participated in a 3-day strategic planning retreat organised by the United Nations South Africa, focused on shaping "The South Africa We Want." The Strategic Prioritisation Retreat brought together key stakeholders including government representatives, NGOs, civil society organisations, and other partners to establish long-term priorities for inclusive sustainable development. Discussions centered on alignment with the 2024-2029 medium-term development plan, which serves as the foundation for the next UN cooperation framework and national priorities. The retreat also identified strategic adjustments to optimize the UN's impact and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This retreat served as the primary mechanism for planning and implementing United Nations development initiatives at the country level, while also representing a unified response from the UN and its affiliated organisations and agencies. #UnitedNations #UN #UNSouthAfrica #literacy #education #NGO #readingcommunity
Nal'ibali participated in a 3-day strategic planning retreat organised by the United Nations South Africa, focused on shaping "The South Africa We Want." The Strategic Prioritisation Retreat brought together key stakeholders including government representatives, NGOs, civil society organisations, and other partners to establish long-term priorities for inclusive sustainable development. Discussions centered on alignment with the 2024-2029 medium-term development plan, which serves as the foundation for the next UN cooperation framework and national priorities. The retreat also identified strategic adjustments to optimize the UN's impact and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This retreat served as the primary mechanism for planning and implementing United Nations development initiatives at the country level, while also representing a unified response from the UN and its affiliated organisations and agencies. #UnitedNations #UN #UNSouthAfrica #literacy #education #NGO #readingcommunity
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Nal'ibali participated in a 3-day strategic planning retreat organised by the United Nations South Africa, focused on shaping "The South Africa We Want." The Strategic Prioritisation Retreat brought together key stakeholders including government representatives, NGOs, civil society organisations, and other partners to establish long-term priorities for inclusive sustainable development. Discussions centered on alignment with the 2024-2029 medium-term development plan, which serves as the foundation for the next UN cooperation framework and national priorities. The retreat also identified strategic adjustments to optimize the UN's impact and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. This retreat served as the primary mechanism for planning and implementing United Nations development initiatives at the country level, while also representing a unified response from the UN and its affiliated organisations and agencies. #UnitedNations #UN #UNSouthAfrica #literacy #education #NGO #readingcommunity
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Did you know that Nal'ibali trained 1,105 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in early childhood literacy through close collaboration with community-based ECDs and officials within the Department of Basic Education in 2024? Read the 2024 Nal'ibali Annual Report on the Nal'ibali website and find out about our national reading-for-enjoyment campaign's strategy, achievements, and impact in 2024. #nalibali #annualreport #nalibaliannualreport #literacy #education #saliteracy #pirls #ECDS #ECDcentre #school #BasicEducation #educationinsouthafrica #reading #readingcommunity #readingisfun
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Did you know that Nal'ibali trained 1,105 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in early childhood literacy through close collaboration with community-based ECDs and officials within the Department of Basic Education in 2024? Read the 2024 Nal'ibali Annual Report on the Nal'ibali website and find out about our national reading-for-enjoyment campaign's strategy, achievements, and impact in 2024. #nalibali #annualreport #nalibaliannualreport #literacy #education #saliteracy #pirls #ECDS #ECDcentre #school #BasicEducation #educationinsouthafrica #reading #readingcommunity #readingisfun
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When fathers, uncles, or male caregivers engage in shared reading, it strengthens emotional bonds, supports language development, and helps children see reading as a positive activity, especially for boys. It’s never too late to start building a reading culture with the children in your life. WhatsApp "stories" to 060 044 2254 or visit our website to find stories you can enjoy with your children this weekend. #FamilyReadingFun #reading #readers #family #fathers #ReadingMen
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When fathers, uncles, or male caregivers engage in shared reading, it strengthens emotional bonds, supports language development, and helps children see reading as a positive activity, especially for boys. It’s never too late to start building a reading culture with the children in your life. WhatsApp "stories" to 060 044 2254 or visit our website to find stories you can enjoy with your children this weekend. #FamilyReadingFun #reading #readers #family #fathers #ReadingMen
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Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
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Closing off Mandela Month by creating Nal'ibali Reading Corners, distributing children's storybooks, and educating learners, caregivers, and teachers about the right to read in their mother tongue with our Programmes Manager, Prudence Erens, and the Ndlovukazi Back To School Campaign in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga. By empowering communities with the tools and knowledge they need, Nal'ibali is sowing seeds of literacy that will continue to grow as we engage communities and foster a love for reading beyond Mandela Month. Find the Nal'ibali reading supplements and digital stories in your mother tongue on the Nal'ibali website. #literacy #stories #nalibali #education #reading #readingforenjoyment #readers #childrenstories #education #MandelaMonth
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