Purposeful Partnership: EFAC x NABU

Thanks to EFAC’s partnership with NABU, the most recent class of students to join post-secondary were busy giving back while they waited to join university. NABU aims to eradicate illiteracy through creation and distribution of authentic mother-tongue children's books and community engagement. Sixty-nine EFAC Scholars volunteered as NABU Literacy Champions in primary school classrooms in rural areas and informal settlements throughout Kenya, often times returning to the primary schools in their hometowns. The partnership allowed NABU to launch 30 school-based reading clubs.

From the NABU Blog (read full post here):

One of the cornerstones of their approach was the utilization of the NABU App, a tool that proved to be revolutionary in their mission. The app, equipped with enchanting tales, became an instant hit. The magical stories, available for offline reading, captured the young reader’s hearts, transcending language barriers with its rich variety of Kiswahili and English stories. The highlight of the week was the eagerly awaited two-hour reading sessions held every Friday.