Reading is Freedom: Why Literacy is the Key to Empowering Our Youth

On June 16, 1976, thousands of South African students took a stand for their right to education. Today, the struggle for quality education continues against illiteracy.

Without reading, young people are locked out of opportunities, limiting their ability to shape their future.

The Literacy Crisis Among South African Youth

📉 80% of Grade 4 learners can’t read for meaning.
📚 Poor literacy = poor academic performance, higher dropout rates, and limited career opportunities.
💡 Without strong reading skills, our youth can’t compete in a modern economy.

How We Can Change This

🚀 Reading Rocket helps young learners build literacy skills so they can succeed in school and beyond.
🏫 Schools can invest in literacy programs to ensure every child has the support they need.
📢 Communities and parents must foster a reading culture to give children a lifelong love of learning.

Final Thoughts

The 1976 youth fought for education. Today, we must fight for literacy.

If we want a future of strong leaders, thinkers, and innovators, we must equip today’s youth with the ability to read and understand the world around them.

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