Lagos, Nigeria – February 3, 2025 – The UN SDG Book Club African Chapter, in collaboration with its Ambassador Schools Program, announced a global read-a-thon celebration to mark World Read Aloud Day on February 5, 2025.
The Power of Reading Aloud
World Read Aloud Day, observed annually on February 5th, emphasizes the significance of reading aloud and sharing stories to foster literacy, empathy, and community building. This day held particular importance in Africa, where access to reading materials can be limited, and literacy rates vary greatly across the continent.
Empowering African Children
By celebrating World Read Aloud Day, the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter aimed to inspire a love for reading and storytelling centered around sustainability concerns among African children. Reading aloud has the power to bridge cultural divides, preserve heritage, and foster a sense of shared humanity.
Partnering Schools Across the Globe
The UN SDG Book Club African Chapter partnered with schools worldwide, including:
- Islamic Day Secondary School – Ibadan, Nigeria
- Banana Island International School – Lagos, Nigeria
- Nature-Nurtured Basic Academy Chukuku – Abuja, Nigeria
- Holy Family Languages School for Girls – Cairo, Egypt
- Saint Fatima Language School – Cairo, Egypt
- Chrisland Schools Group – Lagos, Abuja, Nigeria
- Beehive School – Lagos, Nigeria
- Mohammed El-Sheikh Preparatory School – Casablanca, Morocco
- Bal Bhavan Public School – East Delhi, India
- Mount Abu Public School – North West Delhi, India
- Maharaja Aggarsain Adarsh Public School – New Delhi, India
- Maharaja Agrasen Model School – New Delhi, India
Saluting Young Ambassadors
The participating children were saluted for their enthusiasm and dedication to reading and promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These young ambassadors helped shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
About the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter
The mission of the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter is to promote literacy, foster a love for reading, and inspire action towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among African children ages 6-12. The chapter also showcases Special Collections of selected books addressing sustainability themes for young adults and adults.
On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, selected video highlights from the read-a-thon were published on:
– Ambassador Schools Program website
–Follow on social media for promotions:
– Facebook: Borders Book Reviews and Nigeria Volunteers Network
– Instagram: Borders_Book_Reviews
– Twitter: @sdg_book_club
