Nal'ibali
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Nal'ibali (isiXhosa for 'here's the story') is a national Reading-for-Enjoyment initiative aimed at sparking children's potential through storytelling & reading
WATCH our Young Nal'ibali Storytellers share the story "The Boy Who Wanted More" in South African Sign Language. Enjoy! Nal'ibali incorporates South African Sign Language (SASL) to promote inclusivity and literacy for deaf children. We collaborate with organizations like Sled -…
How well do you know your Nal'ibali characters? Tell us the name of the Nal'ibali mascot in the pictures below in the comments. Find stories to read with the children in your life here: nalibali.org/kids-corner/ #Nalibali #Storytelling #education #Stories #Africanstories…


Anesipho Bubana, a former Nal'ibali - Social Employment Fund Literacy Project 3 - Literacy Facilitator in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, shared this powerful impact story with us. Nal'ibali taught me how to bring stories to life. When I first joined Nal’ibali, I was a shy person. I…

Children's Stories in indigenous languages. Whatsapp @nalibaliSA now!
WATCH: With the second school semester underway, teachers have an opportunity to foster a culture of reading in your school through the Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) period. The D.E.A.R. period is a scheduled time for learners and teachers to "drop everything and read." It…
REMINDER: Don't forget to join our Na'ibali Community Development Coordinator, Madoda Ndlakuse, as he discusses the work and impact of the Nal'ibali Men's Literacy Imbizo at the Literacy Association of South Africa's Gauteng Branch webinar tomorrow! Register here:…

Nal’ibali not only fosters a love for reading among children but also provides essential reading resources, training, and ongoing support to foundation phase teachers. In 2024, Nal’ibali supported 296 classes, reaching 8935 children. This support enables teachers to effectively…

To create a clean and inviting reading environment for children, the Nal'ibali-Lesedi Solar Parks Trust Literacy Project team spent their 67 minutes cleaning the yard at Postdene Library in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, this Mandela Day. How are you spending your 67 minutes this…



Clinics can promote reading by providing reading resources and an environment where children can enjoy stories. The Nal'ibali-Lebalelo Water Association Literacy Project, supported by Pelo Le Diatla DIC, transformed the Mmutlane Clinic in Motloulela, Limpopo, into a space for…


A single, engaging story session can spark a child's interest in reading, especially when paired with positive associations and encouragement. In partnership with the Rustenburg Local Municipality and Trinity, our Nal'ibali North West team brought stories to life through…



Spreading the joy of reading on Mandela Day by donating 250 Nal'ibali children's storybooks at Kotulong Community Centre, a centre that caters for 60 orphaned children, in the Midvaal, Gauteng. It was encouraging to see the children's enthusiasm for literacy as they eagerly…



Happy Mandela Day!! 🎊🎊 This day offers an opportunity to promote a culture of reading for enjoyment in our communities. By nurturing a love for reading, we can inspire future generations and highlight literacy as an important tool for personal and societal growth. Let us all…

Calling all Cape Town creatives. Book Dash 2025 is taking place in CT and you’re invited to participate in this festive book-making marathon! Apply now: forms.gle/TsUwD8ABSHmq5S… Because owning books can change the path of a child’s life. #earlybookownership #everychild100books