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The ability to read can transform a life, a community, a nation. Literacy is the foundation of learning. It is central to understanding and participating in the world. It unlocks doors to opportunity, encourages active citizenship, enables prosperity, promotes democracy.

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    Situation

    In South Africa more than ¼ of Grade 2 learners cannot read a single word and more than 80% of Grade 5 learners have not mastered reading. Shocking statistics that have a massive impact on employability, prosperity, democracy, development. Many children come from homes that are so poor, with hard working parents who travel long distances, with little time to instil a love of reading or money to spend on books. Library access is also limited. This does not help promote a culture of reading.

    Solution

    Our reading help & literacy skills programmes are run at over 60 public primary schools in suburbs and townships, providing consistent one-on-one attention from a dedicated Reading Helper. But we have to reach more children if we are to erase illiteracy. In 2017 we are expanding our activities, building partnerships with teaching institutions, children’s homes, caregivers and youth centres, training them to use our methodology, set up community reading clubs and promote a love of reading.

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  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
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