THE RALLY TO READ - Durban

The early years R180 000 was raised in the first year and 80 sponsors and volunteers in 4x4s delivered books to the schools in the Nkandla district. Teachers at these schools were also provided with a two-year development programme, run by the READ Educational Trust. What was to be a once-off expedition quickly became a national project. The Financial Mail became a co-organiser of Rally to Read and sponsorship from South Africa’s business community was raised. Since inception, over R31-million has been spent on improving the quality of education at 554 remote, rural schools.