Run Home to Read

Creating jobs in literacy and ECD in underserved communities by empowering children and caregivers through home-based, mother-tongue education.

20-Year Impact Timeline

Years 1–5

Launch & Early Growth

Pilot schools in Gauteng and Limpopo, with Reading Champions working directly in people's homes to build early literacy habits.

Years 6–10

Expansion & Recognition

Expanded nationally in people's homes and into 5 schools in the De Aar area, Northern Cape, serving Foundational Learners through a strong donor partnership.

Years 11–15

Community Impact

Learners showed stronger confidence and participation in class. Communities embraced shared reading and storytelling as everyday practice.

Years 16–20

Legacy & Leadership

Alumni became mentors and parents of readers, creating generational literacy impact across communities.

Stories of Transformation

“Reluctant readers became confident storytellers, finding their voice through books.”

Teachers

“Reading together at home brought us closer as a family and created moments we now treasure.”

Parents

“Literacy opened doors to education, employment, and a sense of possibility.”

Communities

Looking Ahead: Our Alumni

Mentoring the Next Generation

Alumni guiding new learners through reading clubs and storytelling circles.

Community Leaders

Using literacy as a tool for advocacy, entrepreneurship, and social change.

Parents of Readers

Passing on the joy of reading and continuing the cycle of literacy at home.

Join Us

Small, consistent actions, like taking a book home each day, can transform lives. With your support, we can expand this legacy and ensure literacy remains a right for every child.

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