Human Capital Africa

Human Capital Africa is a new accountability and advocacy organization that uses evidence to mobilize governments to take actions that improve foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) outcomes for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. #africa #education #sdg4 #humancapital

We're thrilled to celebrate Chinwe Umeh-Ujubuonu's birthday! From joining us as a Senior Associate to leading our Government & Partnerships team, Chinwe has been instrumental in Human Capital Africa's growth. Your dedication and passion inspire us every day. Happy Birthday, and cheers to more milestones together

The 7th Foundational Learning (FL) Ministerial Coalition meeting, co-convened by Human Capital Africa (HCA) and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), brought together African education leaders to drive action on the continent’s learning crisis. The discussions centered on political commitment, innovative financing, country-led reforms, and global collaboration—laying the groundwork for sustainable impact. 🔹 Political Will & Policy Alignment—Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili emphasized the urgency of prioritizing foundational learning as a catalyst for economic growth and social equity. She stressed the need for governments to align education policies with Africa’s long-term development goals. 🔹 Financing Education Innovations – Dr. Benjamin Piper led discussions on sustainable education financing. Examples such as Mali’s Education Sovereignty Fund, South Africa’s results-based funding model, and Nigeria’s evidence-based budgeting approach showcased how African nations own education investment. 🔹 Scaling & Sustaining Impact – Mr. Conrad Sackey highlighted the coalition’s achievements, with over 60% of member states actively implementing large-scale foundational learning reforms. Peer learning mechanisms have significantly reduced policy adoption timelines, ensuring faster and more effective implementation. 🔹 Global Collaboration & The G20 – With South Africa set to chair the G20 in 2025, discussions explored how African nations can position education at the forefront of the global agenda. Mr. Albert Nsengiyumva, Executive Secretary of ADEA, emphasized the importance of leveraging this platform for stronger cross-border partnerships. As we move toward Flex 2026, the coalition, led by HCA and ADEA, remains committed to turning commitments into action, ensuring every child in Africa has access to quality foundational learning. The momentum is strong, and the focus is clear—measurable impact and sustainable reforms. #FoundationalLearning #EducationReform #AfricaEducation #G20 #LearningCrisis #ImpactDriven #FLN #SDGs

Today, Uganda celebrates Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day—a powerful reminder of foundational literacy and numeracy's critical role in national development. Authored by Uganda's Minister of State for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu Kaducu, this op-ed underscores how foundational reading, writing, and mathematics skills can unlock the full potential of Uganda’s youthful population. Human Capital Africa is proud to partner with Uganda's Ministry of Education to champion initiatives that ensure every child gains these essential skills, paving the way for innovation, leadership, and prosperity.

Human Capital Africa strongly aligns with Benjamin Piper's insightful call: prioritizing evidence-based solutions, ensuring effective use of resources, and linking high-level commitment directly to classroom improvements. Only then can we genuinely transform learning outcomes and empower Africa's next generation. https://lnkd.in/dE4qrAti

Human Capital Africa strongly aligns with Benjamin Piper's insightful call: prioritizing evidence-based solutions, ensuring effective use of resources, and linking high-level commitment directly to classroom improvements. Only then can we genuinely transform learning outcomes and empower Africa's next generation. https://lnkd.in/dE4qrAti

As we think about the future of Africa, the urgency of improving #FoundationalLearning becomes clear. Without reading and math skills, children will face an uphill battle later in school and in life. I had the opportunity to discuss this topic with journalist Lennox Yieke, alongside Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Albert Nsengiyumva, and Titus Syengo.       The resulting article, titled "Tackling Africa's Foundational Learning Crisis,” shares insights on what works to improve foundational learning, including:  1️⃣ Ensuring sufficient training that empowers teachers to implement effective, evidence-based lessons 2️⃣ Continuing to use partnerships as drivers of advocacy that produce essential data for decision makers  3️⃣ Implementing structured pedagogy and targeted instruction programs that have been shown to improve early-grade learning across different African countries  4️⃣ Utilizing the role of philanthropies in championing proven interventions and assisting governments in adopting transformative technologies – especially EdTech and AI – to enhance learning outcomes  5️⃣ Building on and expanding the current political will to improve foundational learning outcomes. Political commitment is fundamental to the implementation and efficacy of these solutions.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/dy3_sUi9  Human Capital Africa Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Teaching at the Right Level Africa Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Hub #EducationTransformation #SDG4 #Education #FLNHub  

On this International Women’s Day, Human Capital Africa proudly joins the global call to accelerate action on foundational learning for girls. Today, we celebrate the incredible potential of girls across Africa and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring they have the literacy, numeracy, socioemotional, and cognitive skills needed to thrive in the world today, early in their lives. Foundational learning is the key to unlocking opportunities for millions of girls, breaking cycles of poverty, and driving economic and social transformation. Yet, too many young girls in Africa still lack access to quality education, limiting their futures before they even begin. By prioritizing the foundations, we empower girls with the tools to succeed in school, work, and life. As we mark this day, let us move beyond words and take bold action to ensure every girl has the right start. The time to accelerate action is now. When girls learn, entire communities rise.

International Women's Day 2025 | Empowering Through Foundational Education Today, we celebrate visionary women leaders like Mo Adefeso-Olateju, PhD. Adefeso-Olateju, Executive Board Member at Human Capital Africa and Fellow at Brookings Institution, who continuously advocates for equity and excellence in education. In her powerful message, Dr. Adefeso-Olateju emphasizes the urgent need to address educational inequalities by prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy, especially for girls. She calls on governments, communities, and education stakeholders across Africa and beyond to ensure every child acquires critical foundational skills. When we invest in foundational education, we invest in equality, economic empowerment, and sustainable development for future generations. Let’s heed Dr. Adefeso-Olateju's call and commit to inclusive, quality education for all. 💬 “Equitable education starts with foundational learning. Let’s build an empowered future together.” #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

International Women’s Day 2025 | Accelerating Action Towards Foundational Learning Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the visionary women leaders who are breaking barriers, driving change, and creating lasting impact across Africa and the world. In a powerful address, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Founder and CEO of Human Capital Africa, passionately calls on us to accelerate action towards foundational learning, emphasizing the transformative power of educating every child, especially girls. She reminds us that foundational literacy, numeracy, and socioemotional skills are essential for personal growth and for empowering and advancing women, communities, and entire nations. Dr. Ezekwesili highlights that when girls receive quality foundational education, we unlock their potential to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Investing in girls’ education leads to better health outcomes, economic empowerment, reduced poverty, and greater equality—benefits reverberating through generations. This International Women's Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every girl has access to quality education and foundational skills. Together, we can build equitable, prosperous societies where every woman and girl can thrive. Key takeaway: "When we empower girls and women through education, we transform entire societies. The time for accelerated action is now!" Join us in championing foundational learning for every girl, everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025