Young people in Malawi, many of them teen mothers and former child brides, are leading change, from improving school attendance rates to helping change community opinions on girls’ education. CODE and FAWEMA’s iHEARD project, co-funded by @CanadaDev met the initiative of young people themselves and, together, produced change that reached from individual lives into the wider community. Read more: ow.ly/l6s550ZYNRk

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 @wecarelib'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. 🎥👇youtube.com/watch?v=jsCa_khQ…

Today is International #LiteracyDay, and @UNESCO_DG 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 @wecarelib'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. 📖🩵🚀

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: ow.ly/XvNZ50ZFWh4

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👇🏾 ow.ly/7b2t50ZFW5x

At #AFRICAFLEX2026, CODE was proud to facilitate and moderate a discussion on turning teaching materials into better learning outcomes. Drawing on experiences from Malawi and across the region, the conversation highlighted the importance of teacher development, coaching, school leadership, and local partnerships in strengthening foundational learning. Thank you to @ADEAnet for hosting this important conversation and to @fawe_malawi and all of the panellists for sharing their expertise and experiences.

They're on their way! Earlier today, our #SummitforLiteracy team began their climb of #MountKilimanjaro. Over the coming days, they'll take on Africa's highest peak to help create brighter futures through literacy for children in #Tanzania. You can follow the team's journey and support their incredible efforts here: code.ngo/kilimanjaro/

A new @INEEtweets blog explores how low-cost, locally driven innovation can support literacy learning during crises. Want to learn more? Join us this Friday as researchers from #Kenya, #Nigeria, and #Ghana discuss these findings and their implications for education in emergencies. Read the blog & register here: inee.org/blog/how-low-cost-l… #LiteracyMatters #AidWorks

Join us and @INEEtweets for a webinar exploring innovative teaching methods that are improving literacy outcomes in emergency settings. Featuring research from #Kenya, #Nigeria, and #Ghana, the discussion will showcase evidence and practical approaches emerging from the #TLFC research grant program. Register & learn more here: inee.org/events/innovative-t…

Join us and @INEEtweets for a webinar on innovative approaches to improving literacy in emergency settings. Featuring research from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, the discussion will highlight practical, evidence-based strategies emerging from the #TLFC research grant program. Learn more and register here: inee.org/events/innovative-t… #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters

A recent article from @nigeriantribune highlights calls for Nigeria to develop a national framework for education in emergencies. We're proud to see research supported through our #TLFC research grants helping inform this important discussion. Strong policy starts with strong evidence, and locally led research plays a critical role in ensuring displaced learners are not left behind. Read more: ow.ly/475G50Z7KcB #AidWorks #GlobalEducation

On #AfricaDay, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and leadership of communities across Africa. We’re proud to work alongside local educators and partners helping children and youth build brighter futures through literacy and learning. Every classroom, every book, and every learner represents the power of education to create opportunity and lasting change.

One week to go! Join us on May 29 for the upcoming TLFC research findings webinar on how play-based learning can support early literacy in crisis settings. Click here to register: ow.ly/8sRG50Z3cjX Thank you to @SunBooks__ for their incredible work. #AidWorks #TLFC

Join us on May 29 for the next TLFC webinar exploring research findings on how play-based learning can support literacy development in early childhood education in crisis settings. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/play-based-… Thank you to our partners @SunBooks__ for helping advance learning in fragile contexts. #AidWorks

Proud to share the work of our partner @TALLE_rsl in Sierra Leone, highlighting the impact of investing in teachers, literacy, and community-led learning. Together, we’re helping strengthen classrooms and expand opportunity for learners across Sierra Leone. Watch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=rwl2Hsh7… #AidWorks

In Liberia and Sierra Leone, teachers are earning their formal certifications — a milestone that will shape the future of countless students. Through TLFC and GALI, CODE is supporting educators to strengthen their skills and transform classrooms. Our team [tag staff] had the privilege of witnessing these moments firsthand. Investing in teachers means investing in a generation. Read more: code.ngo/2026/04/09/youre-he… #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters

Thank you to @SenCoyle for highlighting the importance of Canada's engagement in Africa, including how we support literacy and education systems as part of long-term development. As Canada considers its response to “Canada-Africa: Seizing a Strategic Opportunity” and works toward implementing its Africa Strategy, literacy must be part of the conversation. #AidWorks

Last chance to register! Join us on April 24 for a TLFC research webinar on the challenges of using ed-tech in crisis-affected classrooms, put on by our partner @SunBooks__ . Hear from educators and researchers across Africa on what works in fragile contexts. Click the link to register: ow.ly/nw6m50YOHV3 #AidWorks #GlobalDevelopment

How do digital tools really work in crisis-affected classrooms? On April 24, join @SunBooks__ for a #TLFC research findings webinar exploring the challenges of using ed-tech in schools in fragile contexts, with insights from experts across Africa. Click here to register: ow.ly/HQzI50YMB6L #AidWorks

On April 24, join @SunBooks__ for a webinar on the challenges of using ed-tech in schools in crisis settings. Part of the TLFC roundtable series, this session brings together experts from across Africa to share insights on what it takes to make digital learning work in fragile contexts. Click here to register: ow.ly/R5iP50YH6Le Thank you to our partners, @WorldLiteracy and @GAC_Corporate, for their support. #AidWorks #GlobalDevelopment