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Project name Masifunde Sonke
Mission To engage the whole nation in a dynamic effort to build a sustainable culture of reading and writing that affirms South African, history, values and development.
Objectives To achieve a total national consciousness of the value and benefits of reading. To engage all in the 'book and reading chain' - writers, illustrators, publishers, printers, booksellers, teachers and librarians. To engage the coporate sector, civil society, religious and community based organisations to support, and participate actively in, the campaign. To mobilise investment into a reading promotion initiative of such value to all stakeholders that it will grow and continue to serve far beyond 2002. To facilitate and monitor increase in the availability and accessibility of local writings in all South African languages.
Areas of operation National
Target Audience
Youths yes
Students yes
Adults yes
Disadvantaged yes
How often is the project monitored?
Are there any reports available? yes
Where can they be obtained? maseko.m@doe.gov.za
Initiative contact details  
Contact person Mr Mandla Maseko
Telephone 012 312 5408/5426
Fax 012 326 9828
Email address maseko.m@doe.gov.za
Postal address Dept of Education
Masifunde Sonke Project
Sol Plaatje House
123 Schoeman Street
PRETORIA
0001
Website address www.masifundesonke.org.za
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