Across sub-Saharan Africa, many learners in early grades struggle with basic numeracy, despite investments in textbooks and teacher training. Traditional instruction often focuses on correctness over comprehension, leaving errors unaddressed or misunderstood. But what if these very mistakes held the…
Reimagining How Organizations Learn ALiVE and its partners have made significant progress in building a learning-centered culture within their organizations through the development of a formative learning framework, aimed at reshaping how they collect, interpret, and use data to improve…
African Leadership on the Global Stage The ALiVE Learning Hub and Research Team took part in the Global Life Skills Conference hosted at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. This event brought together educators, researchers, funders, and policymakers from Africa and…
Zizi Afrique Foundation is focused on strengthening government and community ownership of interventions, driving the institutionalization of educationreforms and long-term sustainability beyond Zizi Afrique’s direct involvement Shaping Local Education Planning in Dagoretti South Zizi Afrique Foundation played a key role…
Zizi Afrique Foundation continued its close partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and its key agencies, ensuring evidence–based practicesand research agendas are integrated into policies to drive systematic change through co-creation. Strengthening Foundational Numeracy and Parental Engagement in Bungoma…
In our pursuit of educational excellence, the prevailing disparities in educational opportunities must be addressed. Traditionally, scholarships and sponsorships have been directed towards top-performing students, as seen in the 2023 KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) and KCSE (Kenya Certificate…
In Kenya, a country rich in cultural diversity and community spirit, the cultivation of values and life skills such as respect, problem solving, collaboration and self-awareness is crucial for individual growth and societal development. These core principles not only shape…
As the world celebrated the first-ever International Day of Play on the 11th of June 2024, I reflected on my childhood in rural Africa. I have fond memories of spending evenings herding my father’s cows and playing traditional games with…
As I reflect on my time as an intern, this is not just any other organization but a catalyst for change. The musings of an intern are woven into the broader narrative of a collective effort to reshape the future. My stint as an intern in this visionary organization has been enriching.
Emotional Intelligence, my saving height! “‘Sasa kafupi!’ ‘Unaona mbele kweli?’” Hi, the short one, can you really see ahead? Those are some of the comments that bothered me many times because of my short stature. They often invaded deep into…