Recent News

If you want to be in the know about what’s going on at Speaking Books, you’ve come to the right place. Be sure to check back regularly to get the latest news, blog, announcements & information on illiteracy, health education, and development.

August 26, 2016
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Female Community Mobilizers Fight Polio in Nigeria

As recently as 2012, Nigeria accounted for more than half of all polio cases worldwide. In 2015, after concerted efforts by all levels of government, civil society, religious leaders and […]
June 18, 2016
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What’s a Speaking Book?

Overview of how Speaking Books meets the challenge of low literacy health education in 35 languages, 65 health care topics and partnering with major pharmaceuticals, UNICEF, USAID, UNESCO, Sesame Street, […]
October 28, 2015

Sir Emeka Offor commitment to End Polio in Nigeria

Sir Emeka Offor commitment to End Polio in Nigeria The real problems associated with being illiterate involve critical parts of life such as understanding medical instruction, applying for a loan, […]
October 18, 2015
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SEOF Support for Ending Polio in Nigeria

Sir Emeka Offor Foundation has been instrumental in educating local communities on the importance of immunization against polio. Watch the video to learn more. Speaking Books are affordable healthcare, mental […]
August 29, 2015

Speaking Books Receives Great Interest at DIA

From June 14th to 18th, a South African Speaking Book innovation had a big impact at the Drug Information Association (DIA) conference in Washington DC focusing on Clinical Trial, Informed […]
August 29, 2015

Speaking Books Receives Great Interest at DIA

Speaking Books Receives Great Interest at DIA From June 14th to 18th, a South African Speaking Book innovation had a big impact at the Drug Information Association (DIA) conference in […]
August 29, 2015

Speaking Books Shortlisted in AfricaCom’s Changing Lives Award Category

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s patient education innovation – the Speaking Book – has been shortlisted in AfricaCom’s Changing Lives Award category. AfricaCom is Africa’s biggest technology event […]
July 18, 2015
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Malaria Speaking Book in Animation by Sugar Shack

An exciting way to bring a Speaking Book to life.
October 18, 2014
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Teen Suicide Prevention Program in South Africa

Rotary Sponsored SADAG Teen Suicide Prevention Program at Ponelopele School South Africa. Watch the video to learn more.  
September 15, 2014

We are this close to Ending Polio

Rotarian Sir Emeka backs his words by action, and we are delighted to announce his latest initiative. Through the amazing generosity of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation working in partnership […]