Location of work

• Eastern Cape (9 districts)
• Free State (2 districts)
• Gauteng (3 districts)
• KwaZulu-Natal (3 districts)
• Limpopo (4 districts)
• Northern Cape (2 districts)
• Western Cape (3 districts)

Total number of Participants to be employed via SEF

1000

What problem are you solving?

To create employment by providing direct access to books, stories and literacy support to underserved communities throughout the country, to help children start school ready and excited to learn to read and write.

Snippet of a quote from a participant:

“I have never worked with children and had no intentions to be a teacher. Working with children has been so therapeutic for me and I am grateful for the opportunity.” – Kagiso Mohlala, Limpopo

“My parents don’t have money to help me further my education. I could have chosen to work at a tavern or do crime. I have been given a chance to do utilise my time better and contribute positively to my community. Thank you to the SEF project for the exposure.” – Humphrey Ngwatle, Limpopo

One memorable statement relevant to the SIP: (examples)

To date Nali Bali have accomplished the following:

• 2,837 home visits to families to give away books and model home literacy activities
• 2,563 reading club sessions have taken place
• 2,615 story sessions at early childhood development centres have been held

Over the Programme, the SIP will look at the following impact:

• 20,000 children
• 2,700 families and
• 450 early learning centres in 7 provinces around the country will receive training on how to use stories and books to help children’s school preparedness.

“I have never worked with children and had no intentions to be a teacher. Working with children has been so therapeutic for me and I am grateful for the opportunity.” – Kagiso Mohlala. Limpopo