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"In 2023, half of those gaining electricity for the first time in Africa did so through off-grid solar systems." We are excited about the expansion of solar power into rural communities in Africa via our education technology program in partnership with @sunkingglobal.

Great work Amos K. and team!

This week, I went on a spot-checking exercise for BEFIT school-level teacher trainings in Lilongwe and Salima. It’s always inspiring to connect with teachers, the key implementers of the #BEFIT program, and the learners who directly benefit from it. At Chimutu Primary school, I was amazed by the School Management Commitee’s quick buy-in—on just the second day of our community sensitization meeting, they had already bought locks for the BEFIT equipment storage cabinets! At Chikuluti Primary school, I witnessed the joy of standard 1 learners as they heard they would start using tablets, (mafoni ndi mabeats)for next week Monday. The community’s support was equally heartwarming, with Senior Chief Yotamu personally attending the community sensitization meeting and committing to ensure the program’s success. At Kachelenje primary school, it was there 15 commandments that caught my attention at first. That aside, the teachers were really engaged in the training sessions and showed readiness and excitement for the BEFIT programme. It’s always a fulfilling experience to see the impact of BEFIT work firsthand. And of course on my way back, just had to take a picture with the humongous baobab tree 😎 #BEFITProgramme #EdTechInMalawi #ImagineWorldwide #BEFITTeacherTraining

I was honoured and delighted to be part of the mEducation Alliance Symposium 2024 at George Mason University in Arlington, USA, on behalf of the partnership for connected education between UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s and the ProFuturo Education Foundation. With esteemed colleagues Mílada Tonarelli Gonçalves, Head of Innovation and Product at #ProFuturo, and Rumbidzai Ayesha Gwete, Education Officer at #UNHCR Zimbabwe, we introduced the implementation of ProFuturo #Mathematics, a tool providing offline individualised learning paths for primary #numeracy, in refugee hosting schools in #Zimbabwe.  I am grateful to Leticia Rato, María Lacadena Beltrán de Heredia, and Conchi Gallego García at ProFuturo Education for their support, as well as Paloma Acedo Diaz Pache at ACNUR Comité español and Kent Awiti for the Connected Education team at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Warm regards and thanks to hosts mEducation Alliance, led by Anthony Bloome, with wondrous support from a fab team at GMU, our co-presenters Vinod Lobo for Learning Upgrade, Nadia Asmal for Imagine Worldwide, and our moderator Rebekah Schulz for USAID.

Every day should be #WorldTeacherDay! A special shout out to all the teachers we work with across Sub-Saharan Africa for their dedication and hard work preparing our children for a brighter future. (Photo: onebillion) #edtech #literacy #numeracy #BEFIT

We love to see the community support for learning. Great work!

At Nankhulumbo Primary School, in Thyolo district, learning is taking an exciting turn with the BEFIT program! Today, Mr. Kachala, one of the dedicated teachers, is leading Standard 2 learners through an interactive tablet session. This new approach is sparking curiosity and engagement among students, making lessons more fun and dynamic. With each tap and swipe, learners are not only mastering their subjects but also building essential digital literacy skills. For Mr. Kachala, the BEFIT program is more than just a tool for teaching; it's an opportunity for personal and professional growth. By incorporating technology into his lessons, he is enhancing his teaching methods and becoming more adept at using digital resources. The program equips teachers with modern tools and strategies to engage students, ensuring that education is more inclusive and impactful for everyone in the classroom. Both teachers and students stand to benefit greatly from this innovative initiative. While learners gain a strong educational foundation and essential tech skills, teachers like Mr. Kachala are empowered to deliver high-quality education in a rapidly evolving world. Together, they are paving the way for a brighter, tech-savvy future! Imagine Worldwide onebillion

At Mankhamba1 Primary School in Thyolo District, the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) program is transforming the way children learn. Recently, Madam Makwete, a dedicated Standard 1 class teacher, was seen assisting a young learner during a tablet session, illustrating the hands-on support teachers provide in this initiative. Through the BEFIT program, students are exposed to innovative digital learning tools that enhance their literacy and numeracy skills, laying a solid foundation for their future education. The commitment of teachers like Madam Makwete, who guide their learners with patience and care, highlights the importance of teacher-student collaboration in maximizing the benefits of technology in the classroom. BEFIT is not only benefiting students but also uplifting entire communities by ensuring that education is accessible, engaging, and impactful from the earliest stages of learning. This program is a crucial step toward fostering academic growth and building stronger, more informed communities. Imagine Worldwide onebillion

The mEducation Alliance brought together an amazing group to share innovative approaches to improve refugee education globally: Rumbidzai Ayesha Gwete and Alexis Lefranc from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Mílada Tonarelli Gonçalves from ProFuturo Education, Nadia Asmal from Imagine Worldwide, Marcel Cirhuza from Fountain Of Hope Africa, Ruth Njiri from COHERE, Manahil Kununa from Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR), Vinod Lobo from Learning Upgrade, and moderator Rebekah Schulz from USAID. Thanks to student fellow Ayman Habib for her excellent technical help. Manahil joined us live from Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, where her refugee led organization Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) deployed the Learning Upgrade program for staff and vocational training.

We are honored to be members of the Digital Transformation Collaborative and a contributing partner on this framework. Exciting progress towards sustainable digital transformation of education. #edtech #globalliteracy