Foundational Literacy For All

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; NIGERIA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Foundational Literacy for All (FLFA) equips underserved children with essential literacy skills that they need to thrive at their grade level.

FLFA combines the Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) approach with leadership and life skills sessions to help public school students catch up to their grade level in foundational literacy. The venture will partner with public schools in the Ota community, Ogun State, by training teachers on TARL and providing ongoing mentorship throughout implementation.

What sets FLFA apart is its integration of leadership, life skills, and community change-making projects, empowering students to apply their learning beyond the classroom.

Foundational Literacy for All is founded by Aramide Kayode.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

FOUNDING TEAM

Aramide Kayode - Founding Executive Director

Mbariro Organization

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Zimbabwe

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Mbariro Organization’s mission is to empower Zimbabwe’s children to develop the skills and competencies needed to create solutions for the country’s most pressing challenges.

The venture’s model adapts the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach to the Zimbabwean context. Mbariro will partner with schools to conduct training camps for teachers and volunteers, equipping them to implement the TaRL methodology effectively.

Mbariro Organization will also train mentors to provide ongoing support to program implementers. Additionally, they aim to build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders—including the government, higher education institutions, the business community, philanthropic organizations, and civil society—to expand their reach and achieve impactful outcomes.

Mbariro was founded by Lovemore Mawere. Mary-Ann Musonda and Innocent Razano later joined to create the core leadership team. Together, they manage the organization.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

• Raise an additional 80,000 USD in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Lovemore Mawere - Founder

KING ED

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Cameroon

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

King ED intends to create a world where Cameroonian children are not just in school, but are in school and learning.

King ED will run the teaching at the Right Level methodology developed by Pratham India to help Cameroon children develop literacy and numeracy skills before they leave primary school. The venture will commence operations at Bamenda in the North West region of Cameroon.

King ED will assess children, place them into levels according to what they know, group them into either homogenous or heterogenous groupings and then teach them using TaRL classroom activities and resources. This proven and highly effective methodology ensures that children at Levels 2 and 3 are not only in school but are effectively learning.

Through the teaching at the right level methodology, King ED will lay a strong foundation for quality education in Cameroon that will serve as one of the drivers that stir the country out of poverty and into development.

The King ED team is made up of seasoned education and language professionals with years of experience in the field. The team is made up of teachers, administrators, linguists and implementors of educational programs in the public and private sectors.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 500 primary school children with the Teaching at the Right Level Methodology.

• Distribute 120 Teaching at The Right Level hours.

• Raise an additional $80,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Nfon Mark Benyou - Director

Benis Nyensi - Programs Manager

Janet Kongnin Ngam - Mentor/ Trainer

Ngam Juilette Fibelo - Secretary

Elimu Daraja Initiative - THE ARK PLAYSCHOOL

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Kenya

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Elimu Daraja Initiative, founded by The Ark Playschool is committed to bridging educational inequalities in underserved communities to eradicate poverty.

The venture’s distribution model is focused on scaling education programs in collaboration with grassroots organizations, ensuring they reach underserved communities. The pilot is based in Samburu, where they will implement the TaRL methodology to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.

What sets Elimu Daraja Initiative apart is its community-driven approach to empowering local partners to lead and sustain education improvements in their communities.

Nelius Njoroge is the Founder and Team Lead, and Priscilla Cherop is the Co-founder and Programs Lead of the Elimu Daraja Initiative founded by The Ark Playschool.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 450 learners within 3 months.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

• Raise an additional $20,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Nelius Njoroge - Founder

Priscilla Cherop - Co-Founder

FarmHive Trading Zambia Limited

Post-Harvest Support CHALLENGE; Zambia

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Post-Harvest Support

Learn more about the Post-Harvest Support Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes post-harvest loans and improved grain storage bags could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

FarmHive Trading Zambia Limited will reduce post-harvest losses for rain-fed farmers and enhance regional food security.

Their model establishes decentralised storage hubs that improve rural storage, eliminate post-harvest losses and increase access to post-harvest credit.

The initiative targets small-scale farmers who live on $2 a day, have traditional storage infrastructure, and use conventional post-harvest practices. This will preserve harvests for resource-scarce in Katete District, who would otherwise lose 40% of their annual incomes to post-harvest losses.

FarmHive was founded by Patton Kalunga and Isaac Mando who have over 15 years of experience working on agriculture projects with organisations such as USADF, GIZ, and Vision Fund.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 50 farmers during the pilot.

• Distribute 4 proven interventions.

• Fundraise an additional $30,000 USD from new donors and investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Patton Kalunga - CEO

Isaac Mando - COO

Tufaayo Foundation

SUGAR DADDY AWARENESS CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Sugar Daddy Awareness classes. 

Learn more about the Sugar Daddy Awareness Challenge and how a simple, one-hour “sugar daddy awareness” training could help countless girls avoid pregnancy while still in school, which can lead to entrenched poverty, and build a better life.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Tufaayo Foundation’s Sugar Daddy Awareness Program aims to empower grade 8 (senior one) teenagers in the Lira District with knowledge about the risks of partnering with older men. The program targets 250 girls in 3 months, 1,000 girls in 1 year, and aims for a long-term reach of 100,000 girls in 5 years.

This is an educational program that will provide teenagers with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about relationships, particularly regarding the risks associated with partnering with older men. What sets the Tufaayo Foundation apart is the use of fellow youth to empower youth.

Tufaayo Foundation was founded by Nabaziwa Jannat, Mugerwa Moses and Muhindo Moureen, a team of youths who are passionate about youth empowerment and led by Nabaziwa Jannat as the Executive Director.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 250 girls.

• Deliver 6 proven interventions.

• Raise an additional $5000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Jannat Nabaziwa - Executive Director

Mugerwa Moses - Co-Founder

Muhindo Moureen - Co-Founder

Edu Call Uganda

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Edu Call Uganda will improve agriculture services, economic growth and development for women in Uganda.

The organization will adopt a seedling loan model where female small-holder farmers will receive 10kg of maize seeds as a loan to grow on an acre, these grow to ~100kg. The farmers will bring back 20kg as profit raised. They will use the remaining ~80kg to feed their families, as well as sell and replant maize next season.

Edu Call Uganda will provide fertilizers, farmer's training, and market opportunities to increase the competitive advantage of the women.

Thurayyah is Global Health Corps 2018/2019 Fellow, a Lawyer and founded Edu Call Uganda in 2023, with a passion to empower small scale farmers. Dorah holds the position of Project Coordinator because of her fervent commitment to empowering women. This shines through as she spearheads project coordination efforts at Edu Call Uganda.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 150 small-scale female farmers.

• Distribute 1 ton of quality maize seeds, 2.5 tonnes of NPK and 2.5 tonnes of UREA, and 100 litres of acetic acid.

• Raise an additional $3,000 in funding.

FOUNDING TEAM

Thurayyah Zawedde - Team Lead

Dorothy Nanyonjo - Project Coordinator

Sunworld

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Mozambique

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Solar Lamps

Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

SunWorld’s Massive Transformative Purpose is to create a world where access to clean and sustainable energy is a universal right, empowering people in rural communities to thrive and reach their full potential.

SunWorld operates on a community-driven model focused on increasing access to solar lighting in rural areas of Mozambique. Its operating model comprises product sourcing and distribution: Sunworld partners with SunKing to provide solar lamps. These products are distributed to regional distribution centers.

SunWorld uses a network of direct sales agents living in the communities they serve. Sunworld also partners and collaborates with local community leaders and NGOs to identify target areas and establish distribution networks. These partnerships help to understand local needs and effectively reach underserved households. The pilot location is Chokwe District which is located in Gaza Province.

Sunworld is a registered brand under Salamanga Projects LDA, which was founded in 2020 by Jacob Basera and Mercez Meyer. Nonless Mapira co-created Sunworld and is the Project Coordinator.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 4.500 customers within three months.

• Distribute 1.500 solar lamps.

• Fundraise an additional $100.000 USD.

FOUNDING TEAM

Jacob Basera - Managing Director

Nonless Mapira - Chief of Staff

Mercez Meyer - Partner

Medina SunTech

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; South Sudan

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Solar Lamps

Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Medina SunTech is a social venture with a mission of improving and dispatching clean, reliable, and affordable solar energy systems to off-grid communities of South Sudan.

Medina SunTech offers dependable, cost-effective, and certified SunKing solar energy solutions to the people of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan, where electricity is not available. The products come with warranties and quality assurances to ensure durability and high performance.

They aim to alleviate energy poverty and enhance the quality of life for residents. Medina SunTech is fervently dedicated to overcoming barriers, including the lack of high-quality solar systems, financial constraints, and awareness deficits, that hinder the broad adoption of renewable energy technologies in South Sudan.

Medina SunTech was founded in 2024 by an enthusiastic energy professional with extensive experience of nearly half a decade in the energy sector of South Sudan. Medina SunTech is led by Mr. Talib PB Latio who is the Founder and Managing Director. Talib's speciality is in energy engineering with a major focus on renewable energy technologies.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 500 unique customers within three months.

• Using 5 high-performing distribution agents, distribute 500 solar lamps in three months.

• Fundraise an additional $10,000 USD from new donors or investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Talib Paskwali Beshir Latio - Managing Director and Founder

YouScreen

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Cervical cancer screenings

Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.  

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

YouScreen is dedicated to reducing cervical cancer fatalities in Uganda through community-driven, women-to-women initiatives.

YouScreen’s operating model uses women to empower women with information on voluntary cervical cancer screening for all eligible women. Their model will use eight cancer survivors recruited from within the local communities and given training on cervical cancer risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis if found and treated early, as well as the process of screening and the value of early diagnosis.

This will be complemented by the distribution of flyers that contain their phone number in addition to information about cervical cancer, testimonials, and screening inclusion criteria.

YouScreen will follow up with their partner health facilities in the Gulu district to ensure that people who test positive receive support for the treatment of cervical cancer and build the referral pathway.

All founding members are midwives. Otim Raymond holds a post-graduate degree in project planning and management, Ayikoru Jackline graduated with a master's in Bioethics, Fred Mubbale is a passionate researcher and Akello Eunice is dedicated to clinical practice.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Conduct awareness and community sensitization on cervical cancer screening to about 5000 women during the pilot.

• Screen 2000 women for cervical cancer using VIA, link positive cases to treatment centers and make follow-ups on care.

• Fund-raise $15,000 during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Raymond Otim - Team Lead

Fred Mubbale - Public Relations Officer

Eunice Akello - Project Coordinator

Jackline Ayikoru - Quality Assurance and Ethics Officer

Taasa-Abato Health Link

CHILD IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Routine childhood immunizations

Learn more about the Immunization Challenge and how Increasing routine childhood immunization rates in low-coverage areas could prevent millions of childhood deaths.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Taasa-Abato Health link is focused on improving child immunization uptake in slums/ urban-poor communities in Kampala district, which have been observed to have low uptake, high drop-out rates/missed doses and vaccine hesitancy despite the availability of free and safe vaccines in public health facilities around them.

Taasa-Abato Health Link is set to implement the pilot program in the slums of Rubaga division, Kampala. The initiative will apply four strategies which will include awareness creation through health education at the household level and antenatal and postnatal service points in public health facilities.

The second strategy will be client identification by village health teams (VHTs) who will review child health cards of infants and toddlers during door-to-door visits.

Thirdly, there will be the use of SMS and phone calls as reminders to caregivers on the next immunization appointment for their children, and finally provision of cash incentives to ease economic barriers to immunization uptake, which is a unique strategy proven to attract program acceptance in low-income settings, yet it hasn’t been adopted by most implementing partners in Uganda.

Taasa-Abato Health Link was founded by Magero Victoria and Mwesigye Emmanuel. Victoria serves as the Program Implementation Manager overseeing the technical aspects, while Emmanuel is in charge of Monitoring and Evaluating the implementation process.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Mobilize the parents/caregivers of 300 children in Rubaga division, Kampala district, to complete routine immunisations for their children

• Send 3000 USD worth of cash incentives to caregivers upon taking their children for routine immunisation, and send out 1000 SMS reminders for immunization appointments.

• Raise additional funding of $5000 by the end of 3 months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Victoria Magero - Founder, Program Implementation Manager

Emmanuel Mwesigye - Co-Founder, M&E

Creativa

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Democratic Republic of the Congo

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Creativa improves the agricultural landscape by offering high-quality inputs and training to increase yields, boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.

Creativa is dedicated to empowering low-income rice farmers in the Ruzizi Plain, South Kivu, DR Congo, an area selected for the pilot. The initiative focuses on providing access to high-quality agricultural inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, combined with comprehensive training tailored to enhance farming practices.

Through this multifaceted approach, Creativa aims to significantly boost agricultural yields and incomes for rice farmers, while also contributing to the broader goals of food security and sustainability in agriculture across the country.

Creativa was started in 2024 by Simbeko Sadi Guy, and Maroy Aksanti Chanceline. Simbeko serves as Creativa's full time project Lead and Maroy serves as Managing Director.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 100 smallholder farmers within three (3) months.

• Distribute 12 proven interventions.

• Raise an additional $78,750 in funding.

FOUNDING TEAM

Simbeko Sadi Guy - Project Lead

Maroy Aksanti Chanceline - Managing Director

Fatima Solar Reach (FSR)

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Ghana

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Solar Lamps

Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Fatima Solar Reach's mission is to provide affordable and reliable solar power solutions to underserved communities in Ghana, aiming to improve quality of life, enhance safety, and support socioeconomic development by increasing access to clean energy.

FSR’s distribution model focuses on using local heroes and sales agents, known as Direct Sales Representatives supported by Service Centers and partner shops in underserved communities in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region of Ghana.

The pilot will target Domawa village, where they will provide solar lamps through a flexible payment model, ensuring affordability and accessibility. A key differentiator is their use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system that integrates mobile money payments and remote monitoring, allowing them to efficiently manage credit and ensure timely payments from customers.

The founding team is led by Sufyan Yakubu, who serves as the Founder and CEO. Sufyan is responsible for setting the strategic direction, securing funding, and overseeing the implementation of projects.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 3,000 unique customers within three months.

• Using 20 high-performing distribution agents, distribute 5,000 products/ services in three months.

• Fundraise an additional $20,000 from new donors or investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Sufyan Yakubu - Founder and CEO

Sustainable Outreach Foundation (SOF)

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Cameroon

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Quality Agricultural Inputs

Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Sustainable Outreach Foundation (SOF) seeks to implement the Promoting Resilience in Agriculture for Economic Transformation (PRAET) project, which is an agricultural transformative initiative dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers in the Buea Municipality of Cameroon.

SOF’s model is to partner with agricultural input distribution agents to enhance farmers' productivity, improve livelihoods, and foster economic stability through climate-smart agricultural practices, improved input distribution, and enhanced market access in Buea Municipality.

Sustainable Outreach Foundation (SOF) was started in 2024 by Bomdzele Eric Junior, and Ticha Bizel-Bi Mafor. Eric serves as SOF’s full-time Program Coordinator while Bizel-Bi is the Community Development and Communications Officer.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 100 smallholder farmers within three (3) months.

• Using 2 high-performing distribution agents, SOF will distribute 1500kg of improved seeds and 10,000kg of fertilizers to 100 smallholder farmers.

• Fundraise an additional $5,000 - 10,000 USD from new donors or investors within the three-month pilot phase.

FOUNDING TEAM

Bomdzele Eric Junior - Founder

Ticha Bizel-Bi Mafor - Founder

Count Down to Zero Initiative (C2Z)

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Cervical cancer screenings

Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.  

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

The Count Down to Zero Initiative (C2Z) aims to reduce cervical cancer-related mortality by increasing access to cervical screening services through a community-led approach, embracing high-impact partnerships, and optimizing sustainability with green energy solutions distribution of the world's existing poverty interventions.

C2Z aims to create a community-driven, cost-effective, and accessible cervical cancer screening and referral program in three sub-counties (Gweri, Kamuda and Dakabela) of Soroti District by:

• Empowering Community Resource Persons (CRPs) to promote screening and referrals, prioritizing male involvement for shared household decision-making.

• Procuring portable, reusable equipment and enhancing partnerships with nursing institutions, other maternal health partners and government healthcare workers to provide screening services through static and mobile clinics.

• Facilitating referrals for VIA-positive women using sustainable transportation solutions like battery-charged bicycles

Dr. Gilbert Elijah Sangadi and Dr. Fridah Akello are experienced public health experts and medical doctors. They co-founded the Count Down to Zero Initiative to provide accessible cervical cancer screening in Uganda’s Teso region. With Dr. Sangadi's expertise in public health management and Dr. Akello's focus on maternal & child health and HIV/AIDS care, they are dedicated to reducing cervical cancer-related mortality through innovative, community-driven healthcare solutions.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• C2Z will reach not less than 736 men and 1472 women with messages; screen 552 women for Cervical Cancer using Visual Inspection with acetic acid (VIA), refer and link all VIA-positive women for treatment and support.

• Their model has three (3) key distribution units; 46 Community Resource Persons and 18 healthcare workers trained and facilitated to offer CaCx literacy, screening and referrals from 3 static clinics and 9 outreaches.

• Raise additional USD 27,000 for the scale up.

FOUNDING TEAM

Dr. Sangadi Gilbert Elijah - Project Coordinator

Dr. Fridah Akello - Quality and Knowledge Management Advisor

Teach Me Well Ghana

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Ghana

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program

Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Teach Me Well Ghana is dedicated to addressing foundational learning gaps for learners in Grades 3 to 5 through the highly effective Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology.

This proven approach tailors teaching to each learner's current level, significantly improving their literacy and numeracy skills. Its mission is to reach approximately 100,000 learners across Ghana within the next five years, starting in the Bia West District and expanding to other regions.

Teach Me Well Ghana offers a unique combination of vacation learning camps and regular classroom-based TaRL sessions, focusing on delivering measurable improvements in foundational skills. Its team of passionate volunteers and in-service teachers utilize data-driven strategies to provide individualized support, ensuring that each learner progresses at their own pace.

Through this evidence-based approach, Teach Me Well Ghana aims to equip learners with the essential skills they need for long-term educational success, positively impacting communities across Ghana.

Teach Me Well was founded by Samuel Yeboah, Fati Issifu and Joseph Kwaku Agbevanu. Samuel Yeboah serves as (Project Lead/Manager).

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 350 learners during the pilot.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

• Raise an additional $20,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Samuel Yeboah - Project Manager

Fati Issifu - Partnerships Manager

Joseph Kwaku Agbevanu - Monitoring and Evaluation Manager