What an amazing 4 years it has been - we've conducted our programme in over 1600 classes at 90 primary schools, have 9 awesome staff and given out over 80,000 new books to learners in under-resourced communities such as Mitchells Plain, Soweto and surrounds.
On 18 September 2013, Athol and I went to Meadowridge Primary School in Lentegeur Mitchells Plain. We had printed 40 OAKY AND THE SUN books and went to one class to do our programme. After that session, we were so touched by the reaction of the children that we decided to start up an NGO.
We celebrated in Cape Town at The Venue in Lansdowne on Friday 8 September 2017. Local comedian Darren Amos was the MC, guest speakers included Fatima & Gadija Sydow (from Kaap, Kerrie end Koesisters), Mrs Felicity Sasman (Principal of Montagu Drive Primary School) and Athol Williams (poet, philosopher and also co-founder and chairman of READ to RISE).
Madeegha Anders and Nuraan Boltman graced us with their presence - such amazing performances! Thank you for giving of your time.
Thank you to Hadjira for the photos. And to Mrs Williams for the beautiful READ to RISE cake :)
On Sunday 17 September 2017, we celebrated in JHB at The Mediteranean Hotel in Bedfordview. Athol Williams shared some poetry from his new book INVITATION. Both the Mitchells Plain team and Soweto team were present, including Co-Founders Athol Williams and Taryn Lock and Directors Nicholas Williams and Sibongile Maagwaza. Programme Manager Steve Tsakiris was the MC.
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