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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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Nal'ibali is a reading-for-enjoyment campaign that sparks children's potential through storytelling and reading.
  • The Nal’ibali SEF Family Literacy Programme is now in Phase 4 of funding after three successful phases which created over 3,000 new jobs across 7 provinces.

In the current phase Na’ibali collaborates with Axium Education, LIMA Rural Development Foundation, and Penreach to scale its work in over 100 communities across all 9 provinces and will create 1,000 new jobs over a period of 10 months.

The Nal'ibali SEF Family Literacy Programme seeks to enhance the availability of literacy and play-based learning activities, as well as resources, for young children in under-resourced communities. The aim is to strengthen language and literacy skills while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Read more about our SEF programme on the link in the bio.

 #SEF #SocialEmploymentFund #presidentialstimulus #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #readingclub #reading #education #readingforfun #readingforpleasure  #storytelling
  • Join us in welcoming Nal'ibali's new Finance Manager, Brighton Matake! 

Brighton is an accomplished finance professional with over 17 years of experience in financial management, auditing, taxation, and strategic planning. A registered member of the South African Institute of Business Accountants, he has held senior finance positions across corporate and non-profit sectors. Throughout his career, Brighton has developed a strong track record in establishing robust financial systems, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. His diverse industry experience spans construction, renewable energy, education, manufacturing, non-profit organisations, and professional services.

He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree and brings proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance.

Brighton will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and statutory requirements, and strengthening the financial system to support effective budgeting, reporting, and accountability across the organisation.

Welcome, Brighton. We look forward to an adventurous and impactful road ahead.

#Nalibali #literacy #education #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun #reading #southafricanliteracy #education #storytelling #finance #ngo #NPO
  • Since May 2020, over 4929 people have completed Nal'ibali literacy volunteer training. These individuals have established reading clubs, written children's stories, and fostered a culture of reading in their homes, local schools, and communities. 

You can also join our Nal'ibali community of literacy volunteers and make a positive impact in your community. WhatsApp "courses" to 0600 44 22 54 to learn how to start your own Nal'ibali reading club and receive a FUNda Leader certificate. After you complete the course, you can register your reading club and receive reading club materials from Nal'ibali.

#Nalibali #literacy #Storytelling #readingforfun #readingforenjoyment #literacyactivist #fundaleader
  • Children who read regularly build strong language and thinking skills and develop confidence, creativity and curiosity. Most importantly, once they discover the joy of stories, it becomes a lifelong gift — one that no one can take away. 

The latest edition of the Nal'ibali newspaper supplement explores ways and benefits of cultivating a love of reading and stories in children. Available in 11 official South African languages, the Nal'ibali reading supplement has 3D effects, AI-generated images, and a feature that will assist you with creating cut-out-and-keep booklets. 

Download and print out your copy of the Nal'ibali reading supplement on the Nal'ibali website.

#Nalibali #readingsupplements #africanstories  #reading #nalibalireadingsupplement #readingforenjoyment #literacy
The Nal’ibali SEF Family Literacy Programme is now in Phase 4 of funding after three successful phases which created over 3,000 new jobs across 7 provinces.

In the current phase Na’ibali collaborates with Axium Education, LIMA Rural Development Foundation, and Penreach to scale its work in over 100 communities across all 9 provinces and will create 1,000 new jobs over a period of 10 months.

The Nal'ibali SEF Family Literacy Programme seeks to enhance the availability of literacy and play-based learning activities, as well as resources, for young children in under-resourced communities. The aim is to strengthen language and literacy skills while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Read more about our SEF programme on the link in the bio.

 #SEF #SocialEmploymentFund #presidentialstimulus #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #readingclub #reading #education #readingforfun #readingforpleasure  #storytelling
The Nal’ibali SEF Family Literacy Programme is now in Phase 4 of funding after three successful phases which created over 3,000 new jobs across 7 provinces. In the current phase Na’ibali collaborates with Axium Education, LIMA Rural Development Foundation, and Penreach to scale its work in over 100 communities across all 9 provinces and will create 1,000 new jobs over a period of 10 months. The Nal'ibali SEF Family Literacy Programme seeks to enhance the availability of literacy and play-based learning activities, as well as resources, for young children in under-resourced communities. The aim is to strengthen language and literacy skills while fostering a lifelong love of reading. Read more about our SEF programme on the link in the bio. #SEF #SocialEmploymentFund #presidentialstimulus #Nalibali #storytelling #literacy #readingclub #reading #education #readingforfun #readingforpleasure #storytelling
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Join us in welcoming Nal'ibali's new Finance Manager, Brighton Matake! 

Brighton is an accomplished finance professional with over 17 years of experience in financial management, auditing, taxation, and strategic planning. A registered member of the South African Institute of Business Accountants, he has held senior finance positions across corporate and non-profit sectors. Throughout his career, Brighton has developed a strong track record in establishing robust financial systems, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. His diverse industry experience spans construction, renewable energy, education, manufacturing, non-profit organisations, and professional services.

He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree and brings proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance.

Brighton will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and statutory requirements, and strengthening the financial system to support effective budgeting, reporting, and accountability across the organisation.

Welcome, Brighton. We look forward to an adventurous and impactful road ahead.

#Nalibali #literacy #education #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun #reading #southafricanliteracy #education #storytelling #finance #ngo #NPO
Join us in welcoming Nal'ibali's new Finance Manager, Brighton Matake! Brighton is an accomplished finance professional with over 17 years of experience in financial management, auditing, taxation, and strategic planning. A registered member of the South African Institute of Business Accountants, he has held senior finance positions across corporate and non-profit sectors. Throughout his career, Brighton has developed a strong track record in establishing robust financial systems, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. His diverse industry experience spans construction, renewable energy, education, manufacturing, non-profit organisations, and professional services. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree and brings proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. Brighton will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and statutory requirements, and strengthening the financial system to support effective budgeting, reporting, and accountability across the organisation. Welcome, Brighton. We look forward to an adventurous and impactful road ahead. #Nalibali #literacy #education #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun #reading #southafricanliteracy #education #storytelling #finance #ngo #NPO
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Since May 2020, over 4929 people have completed Nal'ibali literacy volunteer training. These individuals have established reading clubs, written children's stories, and fostered a culture of reading in their homes, local schools, and communities. 

You can also join our Nal'ibali community of literacy volunteers and make a positive impact in your community. WhatsApp "courses" to 0600 44 22 54 to learn how to start your own Nal'ibali reading club and receive a FUNda Leader certificate. After you complete the course, you can register your reading club and receive reading club materials from Nal'ibali.

#Nalibali #literacy #Storytelling #readingforfun #readingforenjoyment #literacyactivist #fundaleader
Since May 2020, over 4929 people have completed Nal'ibali literacy volunteer training. These individuals have established reading clubs, written children's stories, and fostered a culture of reading in their homes, local schools, and communities. You can also join our Nal'ibali community of literacy volunteers and make a positive impact in your community. WhatsApp "courses" to 0600 44 22 54 to learn how to start your own Nal'ibali reading club and receive a FUNda Leader certificate. After you complete the course, you can register your reading club and receive reading club materials from Nal'ibali. #Nalibali #literacy #Storytelling #readingforfun #readingforenjoyment #literacyactivist #fundaleader
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Children who read regularly build strong language and thinking skills and develop confidence, creativity and curiosity. Most importantly, once they discover the joy of stories, it becomes a lifelong gift — one that no one can take away. 

The latest edition of the Nal'ibali newspaper supplement explores ways and benefits of cultivating a love of reading and stories in children. Available in 11 official South African languages, the Nal'ibali reading supplement has 3D effects, AI-generated images, and a feature that will assist you with creating cut-out-and-keep booklets. 

Download and print out your copy of the Nal'ibali reading supplement on the Nal'ibali website.

#Nalibali #readingsupplements #africanstories  #reading #nalibalireadingsupplement #readingforenjoyment #literacy
Children who read regularly build strong language and thinking skills and develop confidence, creativity and curiosity. Most importantly, once they discover the joy of stories, it becomes a lifelong gift — one that no one can take away. The latest edition of the Nal'ibali newspaper supplement explores ways and benefits of cultivating a love of reading and stories in children. Available in 11 official South African languages, the Nal'ibali reading supplement has 3D effects, AI-generated images, and a feature that will assist you with creating cut-out-and-keep booklets. Download and print out your copy of the Nal'ibali reading supplement on the Nal'ibali website. #Nalibali #readingsupplements #africanstories #reading #nalibalireadingsupplement #readingforenjoyment #literacy
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