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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…

07/03/2026

Lasting change happens when communities, educators, health systems, and young people come together with a shared purpose.

Over the past five years, our iHEARD project has delivered measurable results for adolescent girls and young women in . An independent endline evaluation found that the project's overall sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcome increased from 59.1% at baseline to 96.7% at endline. SRHR knowledge reached 81.3% of young people, satisfaction with SRHR information increased to 76.9%, and 92.3% of participants reported being treated with respect when accessing health services. The evaluation also highlighted lasting institutional change, including the Ministry of Education's adoption of the FAWEMA Mother Group model and the approval of three age-segmented puberty books for use in schools.

We are proud to have coordinated this partnership and to have worked alongside dedicated local organizations, government institutions, and communities to help create lasting impact.

A special thank you to Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada for their generous support of the project and their continued commitment to improving opportunities for women and girls around the world.

07/01/2026

They're on their way!

Earlier today, our Summit for Literacy team began their ascent of . Over the coming days, they'll take on Africa's highest peak to help create brighter futures through literacy.

Every step they take is in support of our Reading Tanzania project, helping provide children with books, strengthen literacy instruction, and equip teachers with the tools they need to inspire the next generation of readers.

You can follow the team's journey and support their incredible efforts here: https://code.ngo/kilimanjaro/

06/23/2026

How can locally driven innovation help improve literacy outcomes during crises?

This recent blog from the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies highlights the importance of practical, low-cost approaches that are grounded in local contexts and responsive to learners' needs.

These findings will also be explored in greater depth during an upcoming webinar we are hosting this Friday, featuring research from , , and conducted through the Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts (TLFC) research grant program.

Read the blog here: https://inee.org/blog/how-low-cost-locally-driven-innovation-can-support-literacy-education-during-crises

In 2024–2025, Canadian NGO CODE’s Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts Project (2021-2026) awarded 20 research grants

06/19/2026

How can innovative teaching methods help improve literacy outcomes for learners affected by crisis and displacement?

Join us and the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies for a discussion featuring research from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana conducted through the Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts research grant program. The webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches that are helping educators support literacy and student well-being in some of the world's most challenging learning environments.

Learn more and register: https://inee.org/events/innovative-teaching-methods-improve-literacy-emergencies

06/11/2026

Join us and the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies for a discussion showcasing research from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana on innovative approaches to improving literacy and student well-being in crisis-affected settings. The webinar will feature findings from studies conducted by African academics through our Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts research grant program.

Learn more and register: https://inee.org/events/innovative-teaching-methods-improve-literacy-emergencies