Soma Organization

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; RWANDA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) is an education program that tailors instruction to the learning level of the child, rather than their age. The result is that basic literacy and numeracy are achieved by students before they finish primary school.

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and other D-Prize Distribution Challenges.

 

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Soma Organization meets struggling pupils at the level they are to help them get where they need to be.

The initiative will pilot the TaRL Model in Rwanda. The model will be centered on the pupils’ learning levels, and on the pupils, to encourage participation and responsiveness. Rather than a rigid linear curriculum, the content will be based on a pupil’s assessed learning level, and the delivery will be made fun and full of engaging activities. This will build confidence, ensure all-rounded growth and focus on foundational skills.

Soma Organization was founded by Kennedy Okello in 2021. The mission and vision of the intervention attracted like-minded individuals; Aline, Mike and Irene, forming a diverse and skilled team.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

  • Onboard at least 15 facilitators

  • Serve 250 grade 2 and 3 children

  • Build a rigorous Program Design Team of at least 4 relevantly experienced and passionate staff

FOUNDING TEAM

Kennedy Okello - Program Designer

Aline Nishimwe - Project Coordinator

Irene Marra - Facilitation Lead