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title: International Literacy Day
description: The Balwin Foundation partnered with Masikhule, and others, for a day of sharing books and treats with children at the Rise and Shine Centre.
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# International Literacy Day

 by [Balwin Properties](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events/author/balwin)

September 14, 2023

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Introduction

International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated annually on 8 September to emphasise the importance of literacy for human rights and a sustainable society. The theme for 2023 was “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies”.

The day aims to promote literacy for adapting to changing challenges and building inclusive, peaceful, just, and sustainable societies. It involves providing technical assistance, supporting research on literacy, raising awareness, and advocating for the rights of all people to literacy.

Literacy forms the cornerstone of active societal engagement, fosters economic growth, and drives social progress. It plays an integral role in creating a fair and sustainable world, and it is never too early to start sharing books with your children.![download (5)](https://news.balwin.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(5).jpg?width=517&height=296&name=download%20(5).jpg)

Event Overview  
This literacy day, the Balwin Foundation partnered with Masikhule, Book Dash, and Siyazana Youth Development Fund, for a fun day of sharing books, gifts and treats with children at the Rise and Shine Early Childhood Development Centre in Heldeberg, Western Cape.![download (6)](https://news.balwin.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(6).jpg?width=517&height=296&name=download%20(6).jpg)

Participant Attendance  
We are delighted to have participated in this exciting event with Masikhule founder, Leanne Keet, Rise and Shine principal, Nomathandazo Desmele, Natasha and Ian Miller from Siyazana YDF, and Julia Norris, executive director of Book Dash.

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