Beyond Words
“Beyond Words is more than a campaign—it’s a long-term commitment to empower young minds through reading.”
– Acanda Jaswa, Cotton On Foundation South Africa Manager
Right now, 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning, and 78% of public schools have no libraries—sobering realities that demand urgent action.
Yet within these challenges lies an opportunity for hope and lasting change. Together with the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation and The Bookery, we’re building libraries that spark imagination, nurture a love for reading and open doors to brighter futures.
Beyond Words is a bold, national initiative created to help rewrite the literacy story for South African children—because access to books is access to possibility.
Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030.
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