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10/08/2026

Sometimes the impact of giving comes down to a moment like this: a child who was struggling begins to succeed.

For Chifundo, a teacher in Malawi, those moments are what have kept her inspired for 14 years.

Today is , a chance to shine a light on donor-advised funds and the meaningful role they can play in supporting causes we care about. For those who give through a DAF, organizations like CODE can be part of that generosity. And ultimately, this is what it makes possible. ❤️

10/01/2026

Annual Reports are full of numbers. But the ones that matter most tell us something changed!

A child learned to read. A teacher transformed their classroom. A girl stayed in school.

CODE's new Annual Impact Report looks at what changed this year, and the people and partnerships that made it possible.

Explore it: www.code.ngo/impact2026

09/14/2026

At 11 years old, Grace started school in Grade 1, years behind where she should have been.

This summer, she graduated high school, one of the first girls from CODE and WE-CARE Foundation's GALI project to reach that milestone. She sat down with our board member Rachel to talk about how far she's come.

Watch her tell her own story. 🎥👇https://ow.ly/FISE50ZMpLB

09/08/2026

Today is International , and UNESCO's Khalid El-Enany said it best: "we reaffirm literacy as a fundamental human right and a powerful force for transforming lives, economies and societies."

In Liberia, Grace is proof of what that looks like in practice. One of the first students to come through CODE and WE-CARE Foundation's GALI program, she recently graduated high school. A powerful milestone that started with learning to read.

Join us in celebrating literacy today, and every day. 📖🩵🚀

09/03/2026

We're proud to work alongside WE-CARE Foundation to spread the word to parents carers, and community members: sending your children to school is important. 🙌

08/31/2026

From 16% to 59%. That's how much reading comprehension improved for Grade 5 students across 37 Reading Ghana project schools!

Kids who once struggled to make sense of a sentence are now reading with understanding and confidence. See more transformative impact: https://ow.ly/lJvg50ZFWh5

08/27/2026

Last year, we told you about CODE's new Let's Read Ntchisi! project in Malawi, and our amazing supporters stepped up to help make it happen.

Our team recently returned from a site visit to the project schools, and wanted to bring you a special update on how that support is already transforming classrooms.

See the transformation in progress👇🏾

Back in December, we told you about our new Let's Read Ntchisi! project in Malawi, and people like you stepped up to help make it happen. Our team recently returned from a site visit to the project schools and wanted to bring you a special update on how that support is already transforming classroom...

07/23/2026

What makes teaching materials count? It's not delivery alone.

At , CODE was proud to facilitate and moderate the session, From Delivery to Impact: Making Teaching Materials Count. The discussion brought together research, policy, and classroom experience to explore how teaching and learning materials can have the greatest impact on foundational learning.

We were pleased to showcase the Malawi experience through Julie Donohue-Kpolugbo and Agatha Njunga from CODE, alongside colleagues from the Ntchisi District Education Office (NDEO) and Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi - fawema Their experiences highlighted the importance of strong government leadership, teacher support, and local partnerships in improving literacy outcomes.

One message resonated throughout the session: teaching materials alone do not improve learning. Their impact depends on how they are used in classrooms, supported through teacher development, coaching, school leadership, and community engagement.

Thank you to the ADEA - Association for the Development of Education in Africa and the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Malawi, for hosting and creating such a valuable space for African-led learning, exchange, and collaboration. We are also grateful to FAWEMA, the NDEO, and our colleagues from and , whose evidence, experience, and practical insights made our session so engaging and relevant.

07/10/2026

What makes teaching and learning materials truly effective in the classroom?

We're excited that CODE's Julie Donohue-Kpolugbo will be participating in a panel discussion at in Malawi, exploring exactly that question. Drawing on our Let's Read Ntchisi pilot project, Julie will highlight how collaboration with Ntchisi District education leaders and the Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi - fawema is helping move teaching materials beyond classroom shelves and into everyday learning.

You can listen to Julie and her colleagues from Malawi, Kenya, and Botswana during their panel discussion on Wednesday, July 15, from 16:00-18:00 CAT. A special thank you to the ADEA - Association for the Development of Education in Africa for organizing this important discussion and bringing together leaders committed to advancing across Africa.

For more information on Julie's panel, and the entire conference, please visit

FLEX2026 will bring together policymakers, thought leaders, development partners, implementers, and other education actors to catalyse the scaling of evidence-based interventions and share initiatives that support teachers and learners in improving foundational learning.

07/07/2026

After days of trekking across , our Summit for Literacy team will make their final push from Barafu Camp to Crater Camp and on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa!

We are incredibly proud of this remarkable team and are cheering them on as they take on the mountain's greatest challenge.

There is still time to support their climb and help create lasting opportunities for children in .

Donate and follow the team's journey here: https://code.ngo/kilimanjaro/

Your first big adventure in the wake of COVID-19 could be one that is both personally fulfilling and deeply meaningful. We invite you to join us for CODE’s fifth Summit for Literacy slated for July 2022. Depending on the global…