Nal’ibali supports Limpopo citizens in tackling literacy issues: Monica Kewana, Nal’ibali Literacy Mentor during a reading club session Photo: Nal’ibali Shining a light on literacy issues in Limpopo and what ordinary citizens can do to overcome them, Nal’ibali, the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, is hosting a public imbizo in Seshego, Polokwane, through its … [Read more...] about Nal’ibali supports Limpopo citizens in tackling literacy issues
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Peacebuilding and Literacy through Tech Innovation
Peacebuilding and Literacy through Tech Innovation: UNESCO and UNDP in partnership with WB4ALL are organising a Peacebuilding and Literacy through Tech Innovation Bootcamp for 16 students from the University of Juba from October 24 - 28, 2016 at the Regency Hotel in Juba, South Sudan. The purpose of the bootcamp is to develop two mobile applications (“apps”) … [Read more...] about Peacebuilding and Literacy through Tech Innovation
Value retailer boosts education by supporting literacy development
Value retailer boosts education by supporting literacy development: Ackermans Ububele School event celebration – Ackermans Buddy Bear In 2015, value retailer Ackermans partnered with the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign Nal’ibali, and Wordworks to start the Ackermans Ububele School to support early childhood development. In 2016, the 14 schools totalling 458 … [Read more...] about Value retailer boosts education by supporting literacy development
FAIR GAME project encourages literacy through gamification
South Africa has a high level of illiteracy and this stifles our progress as a nation. We also have a major problem with young people falling out of the schooling system. What if we can develop games that encourage and build literacy on a mass scale. Well that may just become a reality very soon. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free … [Read more...] about FAIR GAME project encourages literacy through gamification
How playing the ‘School Game’ helps kids on their journey to literacy | The Conversation
A boy in the Ivory Coast practises reading his letters. Children can learn a lot about reading from each other during the "School Game". EPA/Legnan KoulaWhen you think of early home based reading, you may picture a mother and child poring over a brightly coloured book. Research has proved that caregivers offer children important support in their schooling through this … [Read more...] about How playing the ‘School Game’ helps kids on their journey to literacy | The Conversation
