Asifundze Literacy Programme

Insights from Field Advisors Project: Asidlaleni Toy Library & Umphakatsi: Early Reading Distribution Area: Daantjie community Toy Library and children living in Mafambisa community “The joy of children receiving books are profound” says Solly Sarela, Penreach Community Based Programme Manager.  Smiles and excitement were the order of the...

By Ronald Chanetsa 29% of South African children are considered illiterate in Grade 4 i.e., they cannot read for meaning and understanding in any language. A study revealed that an alarming 51% of South African households do not have a single reading book suitable for children in...

 Asifundze means “Let Us Read” in SiSwati. Penreach Partners TracN4, SAGE, FNB and the Shalamuka Foundation are opening up the world to 3 000 young children who would not have access to books and the wonderful world of reading otherwise. At the heart of the Penreach Asifundze...

On Thursday 2nd of March, Penreach and Penryn Preparatory joined the biggest celebration of its kind, World Book Day. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world who took part.The scholars of Penryn...

As part of the Asifundze Literacy and Numeracy Programme, Penreach field advisors discovered an activity to promote language across curriculum, by encouraging learners to use English across all subject communication in teaching and learning. Research has shown and continues to verify that good public speakers have...

Mrs. Nyundu Ngomane has 68 learners in her Grade 4 Mathematics class at Somcuba Primary School.  Overcrowding, classroom control and ill-discipline are the main issues that demotivate and prevent her from effectively teaching a subject she once loved. In February 2016, Penreach administered diagnostic tests...

National Book Week 2016, which ran from 5 to 10 September saw hive of activities initiated by Penreach in its continued involvement with local communities. Prior to the Book Week, a Reading Camp stakeholders’ forum was hosted from 2 – 3 September at Bundu Lodge. The...

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