4.4 Presentation of the Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign The Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign was launched in February 2008 with the intention of enabling 4, 7 million adults to become literate and numerate in one of the eleven official languages including Braille and Sign language, by 2012. In Giyani there are 3600 learners currently learning from 200 sites. All Wards in Giyani have learning sites that are located in schools, churches, crches and tribal offices. Women comprise the majority of learners in all the sites. The minimum qualification required for volunteer educators is Matric and they are paid a stipend income of R1200 a month, thus contributing to poverty alleviation. Kha Ri Gude has been reputed for the development of original highly-rated materials in all the languages, including Braille and Sign language in line with the Unit Standards for ABET level 1.