Books have the unique ability to transport you through time to worlds that exist only in your imagination.
For International Literacy Day this week, NutriDay celebrated measurable progress at Morojaneng Primary School in Katlehong, where its Tubs2Classrooms project has helped improve learner reading fluency, comprehension and confidence over two years.
In 2024, Danone partnered with DP World and Motus Community Trust and Pick n Pay School Club to donate a library to Morojaneng Primary School. The project is unique because the library was built using bricks made from upcycled yoghurt tubs collected by schools across Gauteng through Danone’s End-Producer-Responsibility programme.
“Two years later, we are proud to see the library fully integrated into the school curriculum, helping to foster a love of reading and support literacy development. The project is a powerful example of environmental sustainability creating lasting social impact,” says Leanne Kiezer, Registered Dietitian and Head of Public Affairs at Danone Southern Africa.
“The 2030 Reading Panel report highlights the importance of strengthening foundational literacy in South Africa. International Literacy Day reminds us that access to books, guidance and welcoming learning spaces can change how children experience reading and help build the foundational skills needed for future success,” says Shayda Arbee, Trustee of DP World and Motus Community Trust.
