This Mandela Day, MD Streets proudly donated 67 books to Read to Rise.
As advocates for learning and development through our SAICA and SAIPA training programmes, we proudly support Read to Rise’s mission to promote youth literacy and empower future generations.
We feel privileged as a team to take part in this annual worthy cause.
Make every day a Mandela Day
We believe that children who love reading,
will excel at school and go on to become
constructive members of society.
It all starts with reading.
Read to Rise Literacy NGO South Africa
Children choose to do what they enjoy.
This is why Read to Rise
makes reading fun.
~ Athol Williams, Co-Founder
READ to RISE
“is an award-winning South African non-profit organization focused on promoting youth literacy in under-resourced communities, like Mitchells Plain in Cape Town and Soweto in Johannesburg. SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) and its trainees frequently collaborate with them on community outreach and educational projects.
Social Responsibility: SAICA heavily invests in the future of South Africa through its Nation Building division, driving socio-economic development through education.
CSI Funding: SAICA members, accounting firms, and the Thuthuka Bursary Fund frequently partner with or sponsor literacy NGOs, numeracy programs, and school infrastructure drives in disadvantaged areas.
Accounting for the Future: SAICA‘s initiatives focus on boosting early grade reading and mathematics to ensure learners have the foundation necessary to pursue commercial and financial careers (like becoming a CA) down the line.”
“Poet Laureate Role: SAIPA appointed Athol Williams, the co-founder of READ to RISE, as their Poet Laureate to bring a humanizing, artistic perspective to the accounting and business profession.
Shared Educational Values: Both organizations emphasize the importance of education and youth development. While READ to RISE builds foundational literacy in primary schools, SAIPA champions higher education through professional accounting development and scholarships.
Student Opportunities: SAIPA offers specific accounting scholarships for qualifying matriculants. If you know students interested in the field, you can review the full criteria on the SAIPA Scholarship South Africa 2026 page.”
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
~ Nelson Mandela
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