Our Voice, our future, Stories of hope to bring change
Our Voice, our future, Stories of hope to bring change
Podcast Description
"Welcome to Our Voice, Our Future, powered by Breadline Africa—a podcast where real voices tell real stories that inspire change.
This dynamic series brings together changemakers, influencers, journalists, children, community members, politicians, NGOs, and more to discuss the issues that matter most.
With a commitment to inclusivity and community-led dialogue, Our Voice, Our Future provides a platform for crucial social issues, amplifying voices from diverse communities to spark awareness and drive action. Through meaningful discussions, we aim to educate, empower, and pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Join us for this compelling journey as we explore, educate, and inform through stories and conversations that empower communities to create lasting change. Together, we can make a difference."
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The podcast focuses on critical social issues including education, sanitation, and children's rights, with episodes like The Pit Toilet Crisis highlighting the impact of unsafe toilets on children's lives, and Africa’s Nurturing Care Deficit addressing barriers hindering child development in Africa.
“Welcome to Our Voice, Our Future, powered by Breadline Africa—a podcast where real voices tell real stories that inspire change.
This dynamic series brings together changemakers, influencers, journalists, children, community members, politicians, NGOs, and more to discuss the issues that matter most.
With a commitment to inclusivity and community-led dialogue, Our Voice, Our Future provides a platform for crucial social issues, amplifying voices from diverse communities to spark awareness and drive action. Through meaningful discussions, we aim to educate, empower, and pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Join us for this compelling journey as we explore, educate, and inform through stories and conversations that empower communities to create lasting change. Together, we can make a difference.”
In this episode of Our voice, our future, powered by Breadline Africa, we explore the transformative power of literacy in shaping young lives and communities.
With 82% of South African grade four students unable to read for meaning, access to books and literacy programmes is more critical than ever.
Join us as we speak with Derek Carelse from The Little Issue, a groundbreaking initiative providing free, curriculum-aligned reading material to young learners across South Africa. We also hear from Dorette Louw from Book Dash, a non-profit dedicated to making high-quality, diverse children’s books freely available to under-resourced communities.
Every child deserves the right to read, to learn and to dream.
Credits:
Production: Creafluence Pty Ltd
Music: Pixabay_music
Images: Canva
Reference Articles:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/02/04/south-africa-afe-transforming-the-basic-education-sector-can-drive-inclusive-growth
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/learning-south-africa-evolving-education-landscape
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/02/south-africa-broken-and-unequal-education-perpetuating-poverty-and-inequality/
https://www.trade.gov/market-intelligence/south-africa-education-leading-trends-changing-learning-landscape
https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/371/237029.html
https://www.enca.com/analysis/over-80-10-year-old-south-africans-battle-read-study
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR7NW2jBldY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPgjx0TT4Wg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmUdvTQRbvQ
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