Welcome to Scholar Buddies NPC.

Helping children read.
Helping futures grow.

Every child deserves the confidence to learn. Scholar Buddies is a South African nonprofit working with schools and communities to strengthen reading, writing and a lifelong love of learning.

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Small steps. Stronger readers.

Book clubs

Stories bring us together. Children read, share ideas and build confidence in a supportive group.

Literacy support

Build the foundations for learning through phonics, reading, writing and comprehension practice.

Spelling clubs

Discover new words through playful activities, spelling practice and engaging challenges.

Learner support

Extra encouragement and educational support, with connections to further assistance when needed.

Learning that reaches beyond the classroom

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Build essential skills

Practical literacy activities give children opportunities to practise reading and language skills.

Explore literacy support

Make reading a habit

Time to read, talk about stories and discover books helps children grow as confident readers.

Discover our programmes
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Work together

We work alongside schools and communities to support learners where they need our educational support.

Talk to us
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Every learner deserves someone in their corner.

Scholar Buddies Literacy Programmes NPC brings literacy support, reading activities and educational enrichment to children.

We work with schools and communities to help learners build essential skills, find their confidence and enjoy learning.

Our mission

To help every learner thrive through meaningful educational support.

Our vision

A future where every child has the opportunity to read, write, learn and feel supported.

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Every learner has a story

Behind every learning journey is a child with potential and a future worth supporting.

Be part of a child's next chapter.

Give support

Help to provide learning resources and educational support. Talk to us about contributing.

Volunteer for us

Bring your time, skills and enthusiasm to our programmes. Get in touch to explore volunteering.

Partner with us

Connect your school, organisation or community with opportunities to support young learners.

Let's make a difference