Bringing digital Literacy to Soweto schools
“We’re thrilled that our initiative continues to empower countless rural and township-based schools that lack the infrastructure and other essential resources to improve the literacy rate."
iSchoolAfrica and VumaTel kicked off International Literacy Day in Soweto’s Mofolo South at Igugu Primary School in partnership with brand Ambassador Saray Khumalo.
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She began the day’s activities with a story time for learners in foundation phase.
Igugu is one of eight primary schools in the country which have been adopted by the education initiative aimed at promoting the culture of reading through the use of modern technology.
“We’re thrilled that our initiative continues to empower countless rural and township-based schools that lack the infrastructure and other essential resources to improve the literacy rate.
“Continuing to partner with organisations, school leaders, communities, teachers and learners will undoubtedly accelerate the rate at which we transform South Africa’s education system,” said Michelle Lissoos, Executive Director of iSchoolAfrica.
Now having trained over 73 teachers on digital literacy and supporting learners, Lissoos shared that the day was an avid reminder that more work was needed to improve literacy stats in the country and further expressed gratitude to Vuma Tel for coming on board to ensure the sustainability of the programme.
Khumalo who is the first black African woman to summit Mount Everest said the partnership with the education organisation was exciting and worthwhile.
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Khumalo is no stranger to such initiatives having being an instrumental part of building five libraries with the Mandela Foundation.
She shared that she has always been passionate about literacy and education advancement.
“I’ve been climbing mountains since 2012 and using the initiative to raise money for education because that is the only way we can change the narrative for the next generation.
“I partnered with iSchoolAfrica because I believe there is a great need to also bridge the digital divide. We can see that it’s helping children learn faster with fun and ensures that they are no different to a child siting at a private institution.” she said.
Khumalo went on to add that such programmes were vital in giving an all rounded educational experience adding that it would go a long way towards promoting the culture of reading from an early age.
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“I also believe that if us Africans trust ourselves to write our own stories, when they see themselves in these stories, it will not only encourage them to pick up that book but also enable them to dream,” concluded Khumalo.
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