Harare — Ndoto Kids, an innovative edtech company creating children’s content in African languages, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest initiative,Nyaya dze Vana(translated as “Children’s Heritage”) Funded by the European Union through the Culture Fund’sCreativeACTIONS 2programme, this landmark project aims to nurture cultural pride and early literacy among African children through the creation and distribution of beautifully illustrated books in chiShona and isiNdebele This initiative builds on Ndoto Kids’ earlier project, Nyaya dzeVana, which was supported by the Zimbabwe German Society through their Das Kollectiv initiative That phase saw the creation of video book versions of these stories, which are now being transformed into beautifully printed hard copies under the EU’sCreativeACTIONS 2programme via Culture Fund At its core,Nyaya dze Vanais about reconnecting young readers, particularly those in the African diaspora, with their roots, languages, and stories Designed for children aged 0–7, the books are culturally relevant, visually engaging, and rooted in local contexts, making them a powerful tool for both education and identity formation Key Objectives of Nyaya dze Vana: Promote indigenous African languages and cultural heritage Encourage and stimulate early childhood literacy and a love for reading Engage educators, parents, and institutions in using culturally resonant educational tools “We believe that every African child deserves to see themselves, their language, and their culture reflected in the stories they read Source: Gemnation All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Gemnation
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