| Project name |
READATHON |
| Mission |
Co-ordinated by the READ organisation, READATHON is an annual literacy event aiming to focus the public's attention on the need to develop a culture of reading in South Africa.
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| Objectives |
For the last couple of years, through the generous sponsorship of various corporate giants, READ has been able to distribute READATHON posters, and a handbook containing imaginative and fun reading and writing exercises for the classroom, to 27 000 schools nationwide. The underlying thread of these activities is to motivate and stimulate a culture of reading. The campaign generates activities at many levels and works in support of the government's goals of having a literate nation. It provides a much anticipated social focus in rural communities. |
| Areas of operation |
National |
| Target Audience |
| Youths |
yes |
| Students |
yes |
| Adults |
yes |
| Disadvantaged |
yes |
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| How often is the project monitored? |
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| Are there any reports available? |
no |
| Where can they be obtained? |
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| Initiative contact details |
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| Contact person |
READ PR Department |
| Telephone |
011 496 3322 |
| Fax |
011 496 3625 |
| Email address |
info@read.co.za |
| Postal address |
P.O. Box 30994
BRAAMFONTEIN
2017 |
| Website address |
www.read.co.za |
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