Rewriting South Africa's Future: The R20 Million Literacy Revolution

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South Africa’s literacy crisis is urgent — but change is on the horizon. In this episode, Samm Marshall speaks to Acanda Jaswa, South Africa Manager for the Cotton On Foundation, about Beyond Words — a bold national campaign aiming to raise R20 million to transform literacy through libraries, reading resources, teacher training, and digital tools. In partnership with the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation, this initiative is rewriting the future for young readers across the country. Tune in to find out how you can be part of the movement.
17 Jun English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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