Literacy: An Important Tool for Development: "Literacy is the cornerstone of development politically, socially and economically" said Sindiwe Magona, a South African prolific writer, civil servant and community activist. This statement holds true in an individual’s and a community’s develop.
The evidence of this is in the way literacy can create understanding of
the surrounding world and provide context from which one can understand
one’s own position by juxtaposing one’s own situation with information
about those outside ones immediate environment. This in turn can be a
foundation to build resilience, as well as to be able to perceive and
seize a broad scope of opportunity.
Fortunately, the children at our reading club at
Twabuka Primary School have
realised the importance of being able to read and they continued to
come for the reading sessions despite being on Christmas break. Our
volunteers, Morgane (Belgium) and Katie (United States), besides from
running the usual session had the privileges of welcoming our newest and
youngest members to the club, who started the session of reading with
practicing their Alphabet
We also continued the Mobile Library (which the children have fallen in
love with) during the Christmas break and have watched the children
embrace all it has to offer. We are excited that the children have
continued to show great improvement in their reading abilities and are
sure that improvement will continue. We are hopeful that this vital
skill will help them to be informed and equipped enough to make good
decisions and seize opportunities in their futures, and help to create
bright futures for the children of Twabuka Primary.
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