Read Educational Trust

Read Educational Trust READ is a South African based NGO that operates in the education and literacy sectors broadly. Twitter : & Instagram: read_educational_trust

The Three Principles of READ

Books And Training Always Go Together: South African teachers did not grow up with books so they have little experience in using books in the classroom. Training must accompany book provision to ensure that materials are correctly used. Training alone is not enough as most South African classrooms are under-resourced. The Right Book, At the Right Level, At the Right T

ime: Rigorous and careful book selection from local and international publishers is essential. Children can only be motivated to read if the books they have access to are relevant to their environment and appropriate to their reading level. Variety Encourages Reading: Exposure to a variety of texts and genres is critical to ensure that children are able to read for both pleasure and study purposes.

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow!Join Mrs Fikile Mntambo, Senior Trainer at READ Educational Trust, on Radio Khwezi for a special con...
04/09/2026

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow!

Join Mrs Fikile Mntambo, Senior Trainer at READ Educational Trust, on Radio Khwezi for a special conversation in isiZulu on International Literacy Day and the importance of literacy in our communities.

📅 05 September 2026 | 16:00
📻 Sicobelelana Ngolwazi

Listen. Engage. Be part of the conversation. ❤️📚

Literacy in action! This International Literacy Month, our READ trainers are in classrooms, supporting learners, teacher...
03/09/2026

Literacy in action!

This International Literacy Month, our READ trainers are in classrooms, supporting learners, teachers and communities to build stronger literacy skills one classroom at a time.


SEPTEMBER IS LITERACY MONTH! Read Today. Lead Tomorrow.This September, READ Educational Trust joins the world in celebra...
03/09/2026

SEPTEMBER IS LITERACY MONTH!

Read Today. Lead Tomorrow.

This September, READ Educational Trust joins the world in celebrating the transformative power of literacy.

Literacy opens doors. It builds confidence, creates opportunities and gives children the skills they need to imagine and build a better future.

Our commitment is simple: empower learners, equip educators, engage communities and create sustainable impact for a better future.

Throughout the month, we will Talk. Read. Share. Inspire. We will be creating awareness around the importance of literacy and encouraging collective action to build a culture of reading.

Because when we invest in literacy, we invest in possibility.

Every reader. Every home. Every community.

Read Today. Lead Tomorrow.

02/09/2026

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25/08/2026

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Leading Learning. Strengthening Schools. ✨📚Last week, our READ team joined education leaders and colleagues in the Easte...
25/08/2026

Leading Learning. Strengthening Schools. ✨📚

Last week, our READ team joined education leaders and colleagues in the Eastern Cape for the 2026 Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Management Masterclass.

It was a valuable opportunity to engage, learn, share insights and strengthen the skills needed to support effective teaching and learning in our schools.

At READ, we believe that strong instructional leadership is at the heart of quality education. By investing in school leaders and strengthening curriculum management, we contribute towards creating learning environments where teachers are empowered and every learner has the opportunity to thrive. 🌱📖

A week of learning, collaboration and meaningful conversations — all in pursuit of better learning outcomes for every child.

Literacy in Action!READ Educational Trust is proud to be part of the 21st Annual LITASA Conference, taking place from 4–...
25/08/2026

Literacy in Action!

READ Educational Trust is proud to be part of the 21st Annual LITASA Conference, taking place from 4–6 September 2026 at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Join us as we connect, collaborate and champion the power of literacy to transform lives and build a stronger future for every child. ❤️📖

READ. Empower. Transform.

04/08/2026

Exhibitor Announcement | 21st Annual LITASA Conference

We’re delighted to welcome READ Educational Trust as an exhibitor at the 21st Annual LITASA Conference!

For more than four decades, READ Educational Trust has been advancing literacy in South Africa by equipping teachers, supporting learners, and strengthening schools through innovative literacy programmes. Their work continues to make a meaningful contribution to improving literacy outcomes across the country.

Be sure to visit the READ Educational Trust exhibition stand during the conference to learn more about their programmes, explore their literacy resources, and connect with a team that shares our commitment to transforming education through literacy.

We look forward to welcoming the READ Educational Trust team to Wits this September!

Welcome Back to the Third Term!A new term brings new opportunities, new goals, and new stories waiting to be written.As ...
21/07/2026

Welcome Back to the Third Term!

A new term brings new opportunities, new goals, and new stories waiting to be written.

As schools reopen, READ Educational Trust warmly welcomes every learner, teacher, and school community back for the Third Term. We encourage every child to embrace the joy of reading, remain curious, and continue building a future filled with knowledge, confidence, and endless possibilities.

Reading is more than just a skill—it is the foundation for learning, imagination, critical thinking, and lifelong success. Every page turned is a step towards unlocking potential and creating brighter futures.

As we kick-start our literacy programmes and projects this term, we remain committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to read, learn, dream, and thrive.

To all our learners:
📖 Read every day.
🌟 Dream without limits.
💪 Believe in yourself.
❤️ Be kind.
🎓 Make this your best term yet!

Address

4 Handel Road, Ormonde
Johannesburg
2091

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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+27872377781

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