Transforming
Learning
Across Africa

Empowering educators, strengthening education systems, and delivering evidence-based solutions so every child can learn with confidence.

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Our Mission

Every child deserves the joy of learning

We work closely with governments to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy through high-quality teacher training, evidence-based methodologies, and innovative technology.

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Since 2006

Africa's Largest Literacy Initiative

From 6 schools in Nigeria to programmes across the continent — we've helped transform how children learn to read.

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Empowering Teachers to Transform Learning

Training, mentoring, and supporting over 250,000 government school teachers with evidence-based methods.

Our Approach

Our Core Values

Not for Profit

Family

Humility

Quality

Flexibility

Integrity

What We Offer

A proven model for lasting change

We combine evidence-based methodologies with contextualised materials, intensive teacher support, and innovative technology.

Science-Backed Pedagogy

Our literacy programme is grounded in the Science of Reading, while our numeracy work draws on proven approaches, ensuring children develop strong foundations in reading, writing, counting and calculation.

Teacher Training & Support

Coaching, peer learning, continuous professional development, and recognition systems that empower over 250,000 teachers.

World-Leading Technology

The Universal Learning Portal — mobile-first monitoring, assessment, and real-time insights to strengthen programme delivery.

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See the Impact in Action

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