Write4Life Foundation

23/05/2026

📖 Writing Prompt: “The Story That Changed Me”

Think about a book, story, or even a single character that stayed with you long after you finished reading.

✍️ Write about:
- What the story was about
- When you first read it and how you felt
- The exact moment it changed how you think, feel, or see the world
- Why you think this story mattered to you so much

💡 You can also imagine: What would you say to the author if you met them?

16/05/2026

Always heartwarming to hear participant feedback from the writing workshops we provide!

14/05/2026

NEW fundza.mobi STORY DROP: Max’s life flips in an instant after an unexpected visit leaves him reeling. The Wheel of Love shows that love doesn’t always play fair — but it always teaches something.

Will Max protect his heart… or take a chance on something real? One reader commented: Haha the story was amazing from the beginning till the end the last part killed me 🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰 I love romantic stories with all my heart. See if you agree!

Read more here: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-short-stories/the-wheel-of-love/

13/05/2026

This powerful piece from The Guardian explores how modern education systems, constant assessment, and the pressure to produce measurable outcomes may be squeezing imagination out of childhood.

It asks an important question: what happens when children no longer have space to dream, wonder, invent, and imagine freely?

We believe creativity, storytelling, reading, and self-expression are not “extras” — they are essential to learning, confidence, and hope. Sometimes the most important growth cannot be measured on a rubric...

💭 It's worth a read: https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/may/11/loss-of-childhood-imagination?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

05/05/2026

From our fundza.mobi project: Promposal may be a fictional story, but the feelings behind it are very real.

Through Fundza, Write4Life uses storytelling to help young people explore emotions, build confidence, and start conversations about the challenges they face in their everyday lives. Stories like these create spaces for reflection, empathy, and learning. Because sometimes a story is the first step to finding your voice 💬

Read it here: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-short-stories/promposal/

NEW STORY ALERT: Bella’s been dreaming about the perfect promposal for months. Everyone already knows who they’re going with… except her. She has a huge crush on Lily, but every time she wants to ask, the words disappear. It’s not easy putting your heart out there. Should she take the chance or stay silent? 💭

Read more here: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-short-stories/promposal/

30/04/2026

fundza.mobi, a project of Write4Life, gives young people a platform to turn everyday experiences - like managing meals during a busy study schedule - into meaningful stories.

Write4Life supports these efforts, showing how storytelling can empower youth, build confidence, and strengthen connections.

Read more here: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-blogs/how-to/quick-and-easy-meals-for-busy-students/

LATEST BLOG: Check out this blog for quick and easy meals that keep you going between classes, work, and everything else. From one-pot dishes to simple microwave hacks, it’s all about eating well without the stress ✨

Good food = good vibes, every day!

Read more here: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-blogs/how-to/quick-and-easy-meals-for-busy-students/

28/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome Nicole Biondi, our incoming Board member at Write4Life. With her great wisdom, insight and warmth we know she is the perfect person to help guide us on this exciting journey. We can’t wait!

📸 Pictured: Palesa, Dorothy, Nicole, Ros and Mignon

26/04/2026

We believe stories help young people explore and understand the world around them.

Through fundza.mobi, youth engage with Page by Page with Gogo, a blog that shares cultural traditions and wisdom.

These stories promote reflection, empathy, and self-expression, giving young readers tools to navigate their social and emotional challenges.

Read the latest story today:
https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-blogs/culture/page-by-page-with-gogo/

NEW BLOG: Gogo shares experiences, cultural wisdom, and life lessons that help young readers learn and connect. These stories encourage curiosity, reflection, and conversations about culture and life.

Read the latest story now: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/library/fiction-blogs/culture/page-by-page-with-gogo/

23/04/2026

Behind every book is a writer who imagined the story, shaped the characters, and worked hard to bring it to life.

On World Book and Copyright Day, we celebrate the creativity of writers and the importance of respecting their work and ideas.

We’re proud to support young writers who are finding their voice and sharing their stories with the world 📖✨

18/04/2026

Writing Prompt: Words I Didn’t Understand Back Then

Sometimes the people who care about us most — a grandmother, grandfather, parent, teacher, coach, or community elder — share advice or wisdom that doesn’t make sense at the time. Maybe it feels confusing, old-fashioned, or even annoying.

But later, something happens that makes you remember those words. Suddenly, they mean something different.

What did they say?
Why didn’t you understand it at first?
And what happened that made those words come back to you?

Your challenge:
Write a story about a moment when someone’s advice or wisdom finally made sense.

Start your story with:
“I didn’t think much about their words at the time.”

16/04/2026

Our fundza.mobi programme shares stories that give young people a space to explore complex emotions and experiences. The latest story from one of our readers follows Jake as he faces grief, an ancient force called The Wraithfoot, and a family secret that threatens to unravel his reality. Storytelling helps youth reflect, build resilience, and connect with others.

Read the latest story and experience the journey: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/unfiltered/stories/the-wraithfoot/

LATEST STORY: Jake thought grief was the hardest part… but now, an ancient force, The Wraithfoot, is haunting him. Tormented by a dark family secret that turns violent, Jake must fight to survive a world where pain feeds monsters. Staying alive isn’t enough - can he keep his mind intact?

Read the latest story now and dive into the nightmare: https://live.fundza.mobi/home/unfiltered/stories/the-wraithfoot/