MEN AT WORK: South African men are learning to tell stories and raise a generation of readers

Reported by Daily Maverick · 37 min ago · Tamsin Metelerkamp

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The Nal’ibali Men’s Literacy Imbizo is rallying fathers and male role models across South Africa to take an active role in their children’s education. Through hands-on community workshops, the initiative teaches men how to foster a love for reading and storytelling to help combat the country’s…

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