Bible-based literacy project
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- Created: Wednesday, 12 March 2014 17:53
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Bible-based literacy project
Objective
The purpose of this project is to promote basic literacy, as well as Bible literacy, especially among children in the foundation phases of education through Bible-based literacy material.
Background
- Thousands of children in poor areas are not exposed to literacy in the same way as privileged children and they often start their school careers at a disadvantage.
- After thorough research, the Bible Society developed Bible-based literacy material to promote basic reading and writing skills.
- The three booklets, My first Bible Do and Learn Book, My 2nd Bible Do and Learn Book and My 3rd Bible Do and Learn Book are now available in all 11 official languages.
- Various schools make the material available with the approval of foundation phase divisions of education departments. It is also used in pre-primary schools and even Sunday schools.
- Any person who can read can, with the help of the accompanying manual and flashcards, help others to master these basic skills.
- Suitable partners (churches, organisations and individuals) help with the implementation of the project.
- The booklets are made available free of charge to schools and groups that cannot afford it. In 2019, some 170 495 booklets were distributed. This means that thousands of children have had access to these materials.
Expected impact
- While children, some who come from underprivileged households, master the necessary reading and writing skills, they will also hear about Jesus and the Bible from an early age.
- Many children who receive the booklets come from families where the parents cannot read either. The children take their booklets home and may teach their parents to read.
How can you help?
Every R100 received will ensure that enough copies of the literacy material are made available free of charge in 2021.
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DIRECT PAYMENT
* Please use reference code: 1533
Bank: ABSA
Account number: 260 208 950
Branch Code: 632-005
* Please use reference code: 1533
CARD PAYMENT
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