Being able to read is the most critical skill a child can learn. It is the gateway to all other learning outcomes. Not learning to read in early years, will limit options and opportunities for a life-time.
Fund impactful organisations working to boost literacy across Africa
Connect our partners and other key stakeholders in the literacy space to build collaboration and increase collective impact
Commission research to generate needed evidence
Advocate for more and better philanthropy in literacy
We're dreaming of a world where all children in
Africa can read and write by the age of 10.
We're proud to share here for the first time, the groundbreaking work of Kwame Akyeampong and his team at The Open University. Their research, The Power of Parents, reveals how engaged parents can transform children's learning—especially in under-resourced communities. This vital study reinforces what we believe: empowering families is key to lasting educational impact. Please take time to read the report and join us in championing the power of parents!
Being able to read is the most critical skill a child can learn. It is the gateway to all other learning outcomes. Not learning to read in early years, will limit options and opportunities for a life-time.
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In 2024, we've continued to back powerful early literacy work—but also pushed ourselves to think harder about how lasting change really happens. That’s led us to something bigger: a shift toward true partnership, grounded in community leadership and local ownership. We’re excited to share what that looks like in our 2024 Annual Report.
READ THE REPORTFor Africa Day, we took a moment to celebrate this continent, its people, and its mango trees! Why mango trees? Read the post to find out!
Read full postThese two events were instrumental for 3 successes we are particularly proud of: passing the mic to our partners and community leaders; putting research into action; and championing community driven change.
Read full postWe are thrilled to introduce Carolyne Ng’eny as our new Regional Director! After 8 happy years at Firelight Foundation, she has now decided to lend her expertise to West Africa, and to the mc2h foundation!
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