Youth Impact India

CONNECT-ED CHALLENGE; INDIA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

ConnectEd Education Program

Learn more about the ConnectEd Challenge and how a high-access, low-cost phone-based innovation can deliver remedial education to underserved primary-aged learners.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Youth Impact India is leveraging proven, inclusive, and resilient approaches to transform foundational numeracy for children in India’s deepest hinterlands.

Its model is the Indian adaptation of ConnectEd, where trained facilitators coordinate with the government school teachers and select students from primary grade and tutor them through regular 1:1 phone calls focused on foundational numeracy. Instruction is tailored to each child’s learning level and reinforced by actively involving caregivers in the learning journey.

After every tutoring call, facilitators record assessment details and track progress, share the insights with teachers, ensuring continuous feedback loops. Students are engaged across multiple cycles in an academic year, strengthening retention and learning gains. The critical feature is that it will complement the government scheme, which mandates teachers to conduct tutoring calls. It makes the effort inherently scalable.

The founding team comprises Rohan and Subash, who together bring deep expertise in government partnerships, education program design, and system-level reforms. Their combined experience spans large-scale program delivery, data and technology integration, and on-ground implementation in collaboration with state governments. This unique blend of strategic leadership and grassroots execution equips the team to drive evidence-based innovations at scale.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 540 children during the pilot.

• Distribute 3420 proven interventions during the pilot.

• Raise an additional USD 25,000 during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Rohan S Katepallewar - Founder

Subash Prabhakaran - Founder

Karatu Learning

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

Karatu Learning aims to improve literacy and numeracy skills among primary school children in Nigeria, using the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach and the Language Learning from Familiar to Formal (L2F2) methodology.

They will also partner with the TaRL Nigeria office to provide comprehensive training and technical support for teachers and facilitators on the TaRL and L2F2 approaches, equipping them with the skills to assess and group students effectively.

They will employ National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and recently graduated and unemployed youth to act as Volunteer facilitators for the program. The experienced class teachers from the pilot schools will supervise the volunteer facilitators. They intend to partner with the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board and the State Ministry of Education to secure necessary approvals and ensure alignment with educational policies.

Karatu Learning's founding team consists of two dedicated members: Innocent Waziri and Blessing Onyemene. Both members are seasoned educators with extensive experience spanning the public, private, and humanitarian sectors of education.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 students within three months.

• Distribute the intervention in 4 public schools to reach 300 students.

• Fundraise an additional $50,000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Innocent Waziri - Chair

Blessing Onyemene - Program Leader

Ethio-ConnectEd

CONNECT-ED CHALLENGE; Ethiopia

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

ConnectEd Education Program

Learn more about the ConnectEd Challenge and how a high-access, low-cost phone-based innovation can deliver remedial education to underserved primary-aged learners.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Ethio-ConnectEd empowers children whose education has been disrupted by crisis to rebuild their learning, strengthen essential skills, and unlock brighter futures.

Ethio-ConnectEd delivers phone-based tutoring to children whose education has been disrupted by conflict and natural disasters. The pilot is based in the Tigray region, reaching 200 disadvantaged primary school children with numeracy-focused support. By customizing materials to local languages and education systems, and working through capacitated local teams, they ensure that learning is accessible and culturally relevant. What sets them apart is their ability to combine rigorous research with practical, low-cost delivery, creating solutions that can be scaled to reach tens of thousands of children across Ethiopia.

ConnectEd was launched in 2023 as a pilot project in partnership with Youth Impact, Botswana. Building on the success and demonstrated impact of the pilot, Gidisa Lachisa Tato, the Founder, is establishing a standalone organization in Ethiopia, named Ethio-ConnectEd.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 200 most disadvantaged children in remote and conflict-affected areas in the Tigray region.

• Using 14 well-trained teachers, provide 6 weeks of phone-based numeracy tutoring for 200 children.

• For intervention scale-up, fundraise an additional USD 50,000 from new donors or affiliate partner organisations.

FOUNDING TEAM

Dr Gidisa Lachisa Tato - Founder

Read Imagine Grow Association India (RIGA)

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; India

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

Read Imagine Grow Association India (RIGA) is bridging learning gaps to unlock the potential of primary students in rural India.

RIGA’s model aims to utilize existing rural school infrastructure and train teachers in TaRL via a sustainable train-the-trainer model. The TaRL interventions will be integrated into existing school hours to ensure maximum participation and impact. TaRL is one of the most effective techniques proven to bring 2X improvement in learning levels within 2 months.

RIGA was founded in 2025 by Srishti Parihar and Anjali Malik. Srishti is a grassroots educationist, storyteller, writer and non-profit leader with prior experience working with government schools and primary school children. Anjali brings HR expertise with rich experience in Learning & Development, CSR and operational excellence.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 200 learners.

• Distribute 200 proven interventions.

• Fundraise an additional $5,000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Anjali Malik - Co-Founder

Srishti Parihar - Co-Founder

Accelero

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Indonesia

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

Accelero accelerates foundational learning for underserved students in rural Indonesia.

Accelero delivers the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach through after-school programs in rural primary schools, starting in Sorong, Southwest Papua, one of Indonesia’s lowest-literacy cities. They support students in grades 3 to 6 who are falling behind in reading and math by teaching them based on their actual learning level.

What sets them apart is their partnership with local universities - they recruit and train student volunteers, providing them with hands-on teaching experience while empowering them to serve their communities. They also equip schools with reading books and help create joyful, literacy-rich environments. By combining proven intervention with local talent, Accelero builds a sustainable, community-driven model that shapes future educators and ensures every child has the chance to learn, thrive, and succeed in life.

Accelero was founded in 2025 by Catherine Tikara and Kevin Evan, both originating from rural regions of Indonesia. Their personal experiences with educational disparities while studying in urban centres have given them a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students who are often left behind in the classroom. Driven by this awareness, they founded Accelero to address the urgent need for equitable educational opportunities for children in rural communities across Indonesia.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 200 learners.

• Distribute 864 proven interventions.

• Fundraise an additional $50,000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Catherine Octaviane Tikara - Founder

Kevin Evannanda Septian - Co-Founder

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

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

Solid Foundations Academy

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

Solid Foundations Academy is committed to providing the right instructional support to learners in Grade 3 to 5 to acquire essential foundational literacy and numeracy skills that sets them up for great success in education.

Solid Foundations Academy implements TaRL in Public Basic Schools in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region of Ghana. The organization will scale up its operations into all the 16 regions of Ghana giving priority to underserved Public Basic Schools.

TaRL lessons precede regular day lessons in all Solid Foundations Academy partner schools, providing data-driven differentiated teaching and learning to grade 3 to 5 learners in literacy and numeracy. Solid Foundations Academy's TaRL Teachers receive regular coaching and upskilling from TaRL instructional coaches through frequent observation of their lessons.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 350 learners during the pilot.

• 4 Public Basic Schools to be reached during the pilot.

• Raise an additional $15,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Victor Annani Togborlo - Educationist and Instruction Consultant

Stephen Antwi - School Administrator and Performance Manager

Kach-up Learning Hub

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Uganda

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

Kach-up Learning Hub is committed to providing equitable and quality education to all children in Uganda, particularly those from underserved communities, bridging the foundational learning gap in underserved schools.

Located in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda, the organisation utilizes an in-school teacher-led TaRL model to help students in grades 3-6 who struggle with foundational learning skills.

To implement the TaRL methodology effectively, the organisation focuses on building the capacity of teachers through training, providing them with TaRL learning materials, and giving them continuous support.

The ultimate goal is to ensure that the methodology is implemented correctly and with success.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners during the pilot.

• 270 hours of TaRL engagement during the pilot.

• Raise an additional $60,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Martha Ayikiriize Kyeyune - Founder

Patrick Mugyenyi - Co-Founder

Yona Isiga - Co-Founder

Bringing TaRL to Villages

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

Bringing TaRL to Villages’ mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, receives a foundational education that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.

Through their efforts, they aim to make a measurable impact on learning outcomes, school retention rates, and community engagement in rural villages.

By equipping children with strong foundational skills and empowering communities to take ownership of their children's education, Bringing TaRL to Villages believes that they can contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a brighter future for generations to come.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Achieve elevated reading and literacy levels in 300 pupils in Iresaadu Village.

• Deploy TaRL in two most rural schools in Iresaadu village of Surulere LGA, Oyo State.

• Telling their story in a manner that invites funding of an additional $50,000 for their scaling.

FOUNDING TEAM

Dr. Gideon Abioye Oyedeji - Co-Founder and Team Lead

Sopuruchi Godsfriend Christian - Co-Founder

Iyanuoluwa Ayanfe Adelusi - Co-Founder

Abisola Mustapha - Co-Founder

Aloha Foundation Uganda

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; UGANDA

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Teaching at the Right Level Foundational Learning 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

Aloha Foundation Uganda's mission is to foster primary school education and drive socio-economic inclusivity in Uganda.

Aloha Foundation Uganda’s distribution model, set in Chegere Sub County, Apac district in Northern Uganda, implements a teacher-led TaRL methodology within the government education system for grades 3-5 students facing academic challenges.

The unique approach integrates TaRL sessions before and after regular school hours. Individual student assessments guide the formation of learning groups where students receive tailored support to help them catch up. What sets Aloha Foundation Uganda apart is its commitment to continuous capacity development, reinforced through refresher courses.

Aloha Foundation Uganda was founded in 2023 by Diana Ejang and Racheal Gloria Apok. The dual's passion for transformative education creates a powerful synergy for success.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 350 grade 3 - 5 students.

• 690 hours of engagement.

• Fundraise an additional 20,000 USD.

FOUNDING TEAM

Diana Ejang - Co-Founder

Racheal Gloria Apok - Co-Founder

Education Empowerment for Rural and Urban Slums

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; KENYA

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

Education Empowerment for Rural and Urban slums (EERUI) delivers the evidence-based Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program to make timely interventions geared towards equipping children left behind with basic literacy and numeracy skills to solidify their learning.

EERUI will use the regular in-service teachers for instruction delivery after training them on the TaRL approach. This is informed by the goal of leveraging the infrastructural capacity in government schools and embedding the TaRL approach within the school culture for sustainability and scale. The founding team will offer mentoring support to the teachers and monitor the implementation. Every day there will be one hour each for reading and math outside of normal class.

EERUI was founded in 2021 by Simon Wamu, Amos Ouma and Grace Ewoi. Simon works full time as the Chief Executive Officer.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners across 3 schools within three months

• Recruit and train 9 facilitators

• Fundraise an additional $10,000 from new donors in three months

• Reach 4,000 students by the end of year 1

• Reach 12,000 students by the end of year 2

FOUNDING TEAM

Simon Wamu - Chief Executive Officer

Grace Ewoi - Project Officer

Amos Ouma - Content Developer

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

Shopner Bhubon Education

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; Bangladesh

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

Shopner Bhubon Education is a nonprofit venture that seeks to improve education attainment among primary school students in rural Bangladesh.

Shopner Bhubon Education plans to run Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) learning camps in a resource-limited and flood-prone setting in Gaidbandha, in northern Bangladesh. They will conduct workshops for 300 students between Grades 1 and 3 across 10 schools over 6 months, dividing them into groups based on their learning needs rather than age or grade, dedicating time to basic skills rather than focusing solely on the curriculum and regularly assessing their performance, rather than relying only on end-of-year examinations. This will be the first implementation of the TaRL model at scale in Bangladesh. In addition, the pilot will include students who are returning to school after over a year of being at home because of the pandemic. This program will provide evidence on how to help students catch up in their critical reading and writing skills post-pandemic.

All 3 founding members of Shopner Bhubon Education are very knowledgeable of the local school system in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, the curriculum and educational needs of the area and very enthusiastic to help in the development of the region. Shadman has extensive experience running RCTs and scaling interventions at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) and the World Bank. Shahada has extensive teaching experience in the pilot region, currently working as the headmistress at a local school. She will be leading the volunteer recruitment, training and monitoring. Raeesa is an education manager who has worked extensively on education research and policy in Bangladesh, especially in her work for BRAC, a key NGO in the region.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• 10 active schools during the pilot phase (2 cycles, 3 months each)

• 50 teachers trained

• 1,000 students start participating in our pilot program

• 2,000 total students start participating in our now piloted program by Year 1

• 50,000 total students start participating in our programs by Year 2

FOUNDING TEAM

Shadman Rahman - CEO

Shahada Akter- COO

Raeesa Rahemin- Research Manager

Soma Sawa

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; KENYA

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 Sawa will aggressively intervene at the right time to close the gaps in education before students become unsuccessful. Using Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology, the venture will target 3rd to 5th grade students who are left behind in their classrooms to quickly help them catch up in Literacy and Numeracy. Soma Sawa will leverage resources from University partners, community volunteers, education enthusiasts and parents to offer a robust but cost effective innovation to students.

Dorothy Dulo is the founder of Soma Sawa. The founding team members are Joyce Wambare, Brian Etole, Ann Mamboleo, and Linda Akoth.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 400 students during the pilot period

• Raise $10,000 of funding during the pilot period

• Reach 15,000 students by the end of year 1

• Reach 50,000 students by the end of year 2

FOUNDING TEAM

Dorothy Dulo - Founder/Director

Learning Aid Initiative for Children Underprivileged (LAICU)

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; NIGERIA

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

Learning Aid Initiative for Children Underprivileged (LAICU) delivers the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) education program in rural primary schools to improve basic reading and math skills before students graduate from primary schools.

In collaboration with the State Universal Basic Education Board and Local Government Education Secretary, LAICU is able to access classrooms of public primary schools to deliver TaRL education Program, while also maintaining interaction with foundations that provide support and intervention for quality primary school education. The program’s recruitment process provides TaRL training to graduates with National Certificate in Education or holders of first degree whom are unemployed within the intervention communities. They serve as volunteer TaRL instructors in their communities where the TaRL program is implemented.

This model will be launched at three public schools in Riyom District, Plateau State benefiting up to 250 pupils. An initial baseline assessment will be undertaken to group pupils in their appropriate learning levels. This data will be utilized by the instructors in the TaRL classrooms to provide the appropriate reading and math activities to the pupils.

The learning camp commences with a lunch break immediately after regular school hours before providing pupils with reading and math activities for two hours daily.

LAICU was founded by Kangyang Pam, Gideon Wang and Dura Moses in August 2020. They are passionate about rural development and aspire to bridge the educational gap of children in rural communities

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 250 students during the pilot period

• Train 18 community volunteers to serve as TaRL instructors in three public schools during the pilot period

• Raise $10,000 from local donors and government collaboration within first 3 months

• Reach 1,000 students by the end of year 1

• Reach 5,000 students by the end of year 2

FOUNDING TEAM

Kangyang Musa Pam - Project Coordinator

Gideon Wang - Programme/M&E Manager

Dura Moses - Lead Content Development/ Mentor

Teaching at the Right Level Namibia

TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL CHALLENGE; NAMIBIA

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

Teaching at the Right Level Namibia rapidly increases literacy and numeracy skills for primary school children by increasing access to the “Teaching at the Right Level” education program.

The TaRL Namibia model focuses on partnering with local and national government, the top public university and passionate young people across the country who are passionate about quality education. The program engages unemployed youth and students at teacher training institutions to serve as volunteer TaRL facilitators in public schools. With this unique mix of stakeholders, TaRL Namibia aims to integrate into existing government and school programs. TaRL Namibia is a high leverage way to build the systems and capacity for ending illiteracy and innumeracy in primary schools nationally.

TaRL Namibia is a non-profit program founded by one American named Angelica Towne, and three Namibians named Ricella Mburuu, Atjihe Kambindu and Star Katjariwa.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 students during the pilot period

• Secure one local funder within the first three months or secure government/school cost recovery of 80% of costs

• Reach 15,000 students by the end of year 1

• Reach 40,000 students by the end of year 2

FOUNDING TEAM

Angelica Towne - Chair

Ricella Mburuu - Program Leader

Atjihe Kambindu - Secretary

Star Katjariwa - School Coordinator