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#Nigeria: Displacement has stripped families in Damaturu, Mafa & Konduga of more than their homes - it has denied them access to basic services & protection.
Thanks to @OCHAFunds, our teams are providing access to legal aid & essential services to people at risk of harm.
We are proud to announce that Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has been selected as a member of the 2025–26 cohort of the Luminos Fund’s Luminos Method Learning Lab.
We were selected from a competitive pool of over 70 applications across sub-Saharan Africa and AREAi now joins a community of African-led organizations dedicated to improving foundational literacy and numeracy for children on the margins.
AREAi will strengthen teacher professional development, adapt evidence-based Luminos Method practices, and accelerate learning outcomes for children in under-resourced communities Through this initiative,
This opportunity reinforces AREAi’s commitment to transforming classroom instruction, empowering teachers, and ensuring every child has the chance to learn and excel.
Learn more about our programs: https://t.co/dBwm4zBwt2
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #LuminosMethod #FoundationalLearning #TeachersMatter #EducationForAll
We are excited to share more updates from our participation at the #WISE12Summit. AREAi, represented by our Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Prince Gideon Olanrewaju, (@LanreShaper ), was engaged in a hands-on, experiential workshop, as part of WISE’s immersive Learning Labs for its Prize finalists, designed to bring together government leaders, NGO professionals, donors, students and educators through interactive, in-depth engagement.
These Lab sessions let participants explore new tools and collaborative learning, reflecting WISE’s mission of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections across the education ecosystem.
As part of the Lab, AREAi showcased its pioneering FastTrack+ programme, an offline, self-assisted learning solution built around a talking-pen and TaRL pedagogy, underscoring its impact in boosting foundational literacy and numeracy for out-of-school and refugee children.
As a WISE Prize finalist, AREAi continues to drive innovation rooted in equity and access and how low-cost innovations can transform learning.
Follow @areai4africa to get more updates on #FastTrack+
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #FoundationalLearning #FastTrack #Literacy #Numeracy #FLN
Opening the doors of education is the first step to breaking the cycle of poverty.
For too long, poverty has been treated as an inevitable reality, passed down from one generation to the next like an unbreakable chain. But education disrupts that pattern. It equips children with the skills, confidence, and opportunities their parents never had. It empowers families. It strengthens communities. It shifts entire economies.
When a child learns to read, the trajectory of a household changes. When a girl gains access to quality schooling, the prospects of an entire community rise. When marginalized learners are included, society becomes fairer, safer, and more prosperous.
This is why opening the doors of education is not just an intervention, it's a revolution. A deliberate act of rewriting the story for millions who have been left behind.
Imagine what becomes possible when every child, regardless of where they live or what they were born into, can step into a classroom that welcomes their potential. Imagine what our world could look like when opportunity is no longer dictated by circumstance.
Education is the beginning. Poverty is not destiny. And the future can be different, if we are bold enough to keep those doors open.
Join us in making #FoundationalLiteracyandNumeracy accessible for all. Visit our website to learn more and take action: https://t.co/IjVakJgZGv
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #FoundationalLearning #EducationforAll
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FastTrack continues to prove that quality learning can reach every child, anywhere.
Today, we reflect on the transformative impact of FastTrack+ in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In just three months at the Mugunga and Nyiragongo camps in Goma, #FastTrack+ with funding support from the World Innovation Summit for Education (@WISE_Tweets ), reached 1,200 out-of-school and refugee children and trained 84 local facilitators. The remarkable improvement in literacy and numeracy proficiency among learners in the DRC highlight both the effectiveness and adaptability of the approach.
FastTrack is an Edtech learning solution that combines Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) pedagogy, community-facilitator delivery, and bilingual, offline digital pen with audio capabilities, to help out-of-school and refugee children access and attain foundational learning skills in an accelerated, engaging and creative way, demonstrating that even in low-resource, multilingual, and refugee settings, learners can make rapid, measurable progress.
The success in DRC demonstrates that FastTrack+ can be adapted and scaled to meet the needs of learners in diverse environments.
Learn more about our EdTech solution here: https://t.co/IjVakJgZGv
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #FoundationalSkills #FoundationalLearning #EducationForAll #Education #inIDPCamps
Equal access.
Equal opportunity.
Equal future.
In today's world, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are being increasingly integrated into all aspects of our daily lives, including learning, social, political, and economic activities. Digital equity ensures that every learner can fully participate in all aspects of modern life, such as civic and cultural affairs, employment, and accessing vital services. This goes beyond just having access to devices and the internet; it includes the ability to effectively use these tools to access opportunities, learn, and engage in civic life.
AREAi is committed to promoting digital inclusion through 3 strategic processes, including scaling digital skills development among the most marginalised groups, driving conversations that aim to promote building digital essentials in underserved communities, and contributing to the existing body of knowledge aimed at crafting a digital compact for inclusive development.
Join us in bridging the digital divide. Learn how you can partner with us and support our programs to expand access and create opportunities for those who need them most. Visit https://t.co/IjVakJgZGv to get started!
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #DigitalSkillsAccelerator #ForWomenandGirls
There’s a special kind of light that shines in a child’s eyes when learning finally makes sense, when words come alive, numbers connect, and curiosity grows. That light is the pure joy of understanding.
Through our FastTrack program, we nurture that joy by making learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. In our classrooms, lessons are not rushed; mistakes are seen as steps toward growth, and every “aha!” moment is celebrated.
At AREAi, providing access to education in rural communities is not just about teaching, it’s about awakening potential. Our greatest joy comes from seeing children understand, build the confidence to think critically, ask questions, and dream big.
This week, we are doubling our efforts to keep that spark of understanding alive and to show every child that learning is not just possible but beautiful.
Learn how you can support our programs here: https://t.co/IjVakJgZGv
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #EducationMatters #Education4All #FoundationalLearning #FLN #Numeracy #Literacy
Ever wondered how facilitators or community teachers are recruited, trained, and supported for our FastTrack program?
Hear from our Director of Programs, Mrs. Funmilola Ahmadu Bamidele (@Simplylola7 ), as she explains how the recruitment, training, and continuous support of community-based facilitators form the backbone of the FastTrack solution, ensuring lasting impact and effective learning outcomes for every child.
At AREAi, we engage two key categories of facilitators: trained teachers within local communities, and literate at-risk youths who are empowered through capacity-building and skills training to deliver FastTrack lessons. By leveraging individuals who understand the local context and realities of learners, we create a learning experience that is relatable, inclusive, and impactful.
Each facilitator undergoes intensive training in all components of the FastTrack model including the Total Physical Response method, bilingual instruction, and the use of Talking Books and Pens to deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction across communities.
FastTrack is a technology-driven educational delivery model facilitates the rapid acquisition of quality foundational numeracy and literacy skills, particularly for disadvantaged refugee and out-of-school learners, within a defined and short time frame.
Through these intentional investments in local capacity, FastTrack continues to empower facilitators as changemakers, bridging learning gaps and transforming foundational literacy and numeracy education where it’s needed most.
Learn more about our FastTrack program by visiting: https://t.co/IjVakJgZGv
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #DevelopmentPractitioners #FastTrack #FoundationalLearning #EducationForAll #LearningWithoutBarriers #EdTech #Impact #InnovationInEducation #IDPCamps
Introducing the #GetToKnowFastTrack series 👩🏫🎉
What does it really take to bridge foundational literacy and numeracy gaps for children in underserved and conflict-affected communities?
In this chat with our Director of Programs, Mrs. Funmilola Ahmadu Bamidele (@Simplylola7 ), she introduces us to FastTrack as a response to the global learning crisis. She also gives an in-depth overview on how curriculum for FastTrack is developed and adapted to different contexts.
FastTrack is a novel, technology-driven alternative educational delivery model that facilitates accelerated remedial acquisition of quality foundational numeracy and literacy skills, particularly for disadvantaged refugee and out-of-school learners across a defined and short time span.
This conversation sets the stage for a deep dive into the ideas, people, and practices shaping the future of foundational education across Nigeria and beyond.
🎥 Watch now and join us every week as we explore how FastTrack is redefining what it means to learn, and to teach, where it matters most.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #DevelopmentPractitioners #FastTrack #FoundationalLearning #EducationForAll #LearningWithoutBarriers #EdTech #Impact #InnovationInEducation #IDPCamps
Teachers, get in here! We have something for YOU!!! 🎉📚
When we first opened the waitlist for our Community of Practice, hundreds of passionate teachers signed up to be part of something transformational. Now, it’s time to share a glimpse of what’s in store.
We’re excited to announce the FLN Masterclass for Teachers under our FoundaMENTA Program. This masterclass is targeted at equipping educators with innovative strategies for teaching Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) more effectively and impactfully.
This series is also specially designed to induct teachers into our Community of Practice and set them up with the tools, strategies, and insights they need to deliver excellent instruction in FLN.
Through a 5-part Webinar Series tagged “Fostering Fundamental Pedagogical Excellence for Foundational Learning (FLN) Instruction”, we’ll be convening over 250 community-based teachers from across Nigeria. 🌍👩🏫👨🏫
These sessions, led by global education experts, will be packed with actionable insights. You’ll gain age-appropriate and level-appropriate strategies, plus practical tools to assess, track, and respond to learners’ progress. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of practice where teachers learn, share, and grow together. 🤝
If you’ve already joined the waitlist, get ready, it’s almost time! And if you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for? This is your chance to secure a spot and be part of something transformational. 🌟
Click this link to join our community of practice: https://t.co/BESm4klxlS
Don’t miss out! Share this post with a teacher or tag them in the comment section!
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #ProgramLaunch #FoundaMENTA #FoundationalLearning #QualityEducation
Before children can dream, they must learn to read.
Before they can lead, they must learn to count.
Before we can build great futures, we must lay strong foundations.
At AREAi, building foundational skills in literacy and numeracy is one of our core strategic priorities because we recognise that these skills are critical for lifelong learning, empowerment, and opportunity.
This week, we’re spotlighting our impact in bridging foundational learning gaps, especially in the communities where these skills are needed the most.
Stay tuned for updates from the field as we continue to revolutionise education through evidence-backed, pedagogically sound and contextually relevant solutions, leveraging low-cost innovations and cutting-edge mobile educational technologies.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #EducationMatters #Education4All #FoundationalLearning #FLN #Numeracy #Literacy #SDG4
Every additional year of education can increase a girl’s future earnings by 10-20%
According to the World Bank, every additional year of schooling for girls can increase their future earnings by up to 20%. This statistic highlights the importance of investing in girls’ education for individual empowerment and national development.
Investing in girls’ education is not just a moral imperative, but an economic one, delivering long-term financial benefits alongside social transformation.
As an organization committed to providing access to education for children from low-resourced and underserved communities, girls' education is one of our top priorities.
We place a strong emphasis on ensuring that no girl is left behind. This is because we know that educating girls has a ripple effect, empowering them to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers in their communities.
By supporting girls’ education, we can create a more equitable and prosperous world, with benefits extending beyond individual girls to their families, communities, and societies as a whole.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #GirlsEducation #GettingGirlsEqual #Education4All
Communities must be co-creators of development, not just passive recipients of interventions.
This principle guides our program design and implementation, as it reflects the shift from top-down program delivery to inclusive, participatory development, where local actors are empowered, informed, and involved in shaping solutions that impact them directly.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, our recent community engagement at a FastTrack+ implementing school reinforced to us that foundational learning is effective when communities are actively involved because we understand that education is more than just a system; it’s a shared responsibility.
We engaged with school leaders, local education authorities, and teachers to share insights on FastTrack+, our tech-enabled foundational learning intervention designed to accelerate literacy and numeracy among children who are often left behind.
This engagement served as a bridge, transforming them from passive recipients into active partners in the learning journey.
We also recruited facilitators directly from the school and host community, an intentional move to build trust, ensure cultural relevance, and sustain the impact of FastTrack+ in DRC. These are not just facilitators; they are community members who understand the realities of the learners and are now equipped to guide them through a transformative learning experience.
Foundational learning cannot be achieved in isolation. It must be rooted in the realities of the people it serves. And in the DRC, we’re seeing that when communities are genuinely engaged, they become the strongest advocates for their children’s education and future.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #FoundationalLearning #EducationForAll #LearningWithoutBarrier
Foundational learning isn’t a privilege, It’s a right! But far too many children are being denied it.
Imagine being 10 years old and unable to read a simple sentence or solve a basic math problem. Now imagine being one of 70% of children in low- and middle-income countries facing that exact reality.
This is the reality for millions of children, not because they lack the ability, but because they’ve never been given a strong start.
According to UNICEF and UNESCO, 7 out of 10 children in low- and middle-income countries are unable to read and understand a simple story by age 10.
This is more than a learning gap; it’s a global learning crisis.
When children miss out on the basics early, they don’t just fall behind, many never catch up. And each year, the cost of inaction leads to lost potential, deepened poverty, and futures cut short.
At AREAi, we believe it’s time to act.
It’s time to prioritise foundational literacy and numeracy as the bedrock of quality education for all.
Because literacy can’t wait. Numeracy can’t wait. Children can’t wait.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #FoundationalLearning #EducationForAll
INTRODUCING FoundaMENTA- Join our Waitlist.
We are proud to introduce FoundaMENTA, a flagship teacher training program designed to build capacity in the delivery of foundational literacy and numeracy through innovative, inclusive, and learner-centered approaches.
According to UNESCO, over 617 million children and adolescents worldwide are not achieving minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics. In Sub-Saharan Africa alone, nearly 90% of children aged 6 to 14 fail to meet these minimum standards and what is even more startling is that two-thirds of these children are in school.
At AREAi, we believe that improving FLN outcomes starts by investing in teachers and equipping them not just with tools, but with the mindset, methods, and mentorship they need to thrive.
Using a structured pedagogical approach, we have designed this multi-layered intervention to support school teachers and community-based facilitators operating in formal or non-formal education settings across Africa, with a particular focus on those working with marginalized, underserved, or out-of-school children.
This opportunity is open to:
•School teachers and learning facilitators working in low-income or underserved communities;
•Educators supporting out-of-school children or vulnerable learners;
•Individuals with a strong interest in improving their teaching effectiveness and contributing to stronger learning outcomes.
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
Would you like to be among the first to experience this game changing professional development opportunity?
Click the link to Join the Waitlist and secure your spot in the First Cohort of the FoundaMENTA.
https://t.co/55iAq1rvJB
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #ProgramLaunch #FoundaMENTA #FoundationalLearning #QualityEducation
In commemoration of #WorldRefugeeDay.
#FastTrack beneficiaries in Northern Nigeria, highlighted here with their families, along with the incredible team at AREAi.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarries #EducationInEmergencies #FoundationalSkills
As we gear up towards more rigorous engagements, training and baseline assessments for FastTrack+ in the Democratic Republic of Congo, meet the 35 trained teachers & community based facilitators from the 70 who would be instrumental in our program implementation for beneficiaries converging from Nyiragongo and Mugunga communities.
We are quite thrilled with the development of #FastTrack+ and the facilitation partnership with @pawafoundation , as we anticipate the great change our initiative will bring to the lives of the many children faced with conflict and insecurity.
Education must be accessible to all, especially foundational skill development for underserved children.
Hence, we look forward to sharing the impact stories that truly matter, that of our beneficiaries, as we work hard to bridge the learning gaps and the existing great inequalities currently experienced by communities across this region.
Stay tuned!
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Alors que nous nous préparons à des engagements, des formations et des évaluations de base plus rigoureux pour FastTrack+ en République démocratique du Congo, découvrez les 35 enseignants et animateurs communautaires formés parmi les 70 qui joueront un rôle essentiel dans la mise en œuvre de notre programme auprès des bénéficiaires des communautés Nyiragongo et Mugunga.
Nous sommes ravis du développement de #FastTrack+ et du partenariat d’animation avec @pawafoundation, car nous anticipons le changement considérable que notre initiative apportera dans la vie de nombreux enfants confrontés aux conflits et à l’insécurité.
L’éducation doit être accessible à tous, en particulier le développement des compétences fondamentales pour les enfants défavorisés.
C’est pourquoi nous sommes impatients de partager les histoires d’impact qui comptent vraiment, celles de nos bénéficiaires, alors que nous travaillons dur pour combler les lacunes en matière d’apprentissage et les grandes inégalités que subissent actuellement les communautés de cette région.
Restez à l’écoute !
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #ApprentissageSansBarrières #EducationInIDPs #ÉducationDansLesDéplacements #PAWA
Highlights of consultative meeting for AREAi’s Getting Girls Equal (GGE) Program
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #GettingGirlsEqual #GGE #GirlsDeservesEducation #EducationForAll #MalalaFund #EducationChampions
It’s been an incredible journey of impact with our Program and Impact Fellows(PIFs) this past year.
Join us to congratulate two members of the 2024/25 cohort, Mary Anave Abdulsalam and Susan Adelani, who completed their one-year mandatory National Service as corps members in Nigeria yesterday.
We are truly proud of your achievements and your significant contributions to us as a team and to the communities we continue to serve, especially in advancing quality education for children in rural, disadvantaged, and IDP communities.
We believe you will continue to create a meaningful impact as you embark on the next chapter in your careers and life.
Well done, and cheers on your continued success!❤️🎊
Congratulations!🎉
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #2025ProgramAndImpactFellow #PIFs #LearningWithoutBarriers #YoungLeaders #EmergingLeaders #HumansOfAREAi #NYSC
Following our recent FastTrack+ facilitation partnership with @Pawa_foundation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we’re excited to share updates from our ongoing community engagement efforts with displaced communities in Nyiragongo and Mungunga.
Under the leadership of @kamana_rachel , (Executive Director of PAMOJA, sensitization efforts launched in May have made great progress, thanks to the incredible on-ground team: Bénédicte Akonkwa (Regional Director), Corneille Akili (Monitoring Officer), Daniella Kiswa (Admin & Finance Manager), Evariste Muhindo (Volunteer Programme Officer) and Jacques Maisha( Education & Programme coordinator).
We are optimistic about the transformative impact FastTrack+ will have on displaced children in this region.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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À la suite de notre récent partenariat de facilitation FastTrack+ avec @Pawa_foundation en République démocratique du Congo, nous sommes ravis de partager des nouvelles de nos efforts continus d'engagement communautaire auprès des communautés déplacées à Nyiragongo et Mungunga.
Sous la direction de @kamana_rachel (Directrice exécutive de PAMOJA), les efforts de sensibilisation lancés en mai ont connu de grands progrès, grâce à l'incroyable équipe sur le terrain : Bénédicte Akonkwa (Directrice régionale), Corneille Akili (Responsable du suivi), Daniella Kiswa (Responsable administrative et financière), Evariste Muhindo (Chargé du programme de bénévolat) et Jacques Maisha (Coordinateur éducation et programmes).
Nous sommes optimistes quant à l’impact transformateur que FastTrack+ aura sur les enfants déplacés dans cette région.
Restez à l’écoute pour d’autres mises à jour.
#AREAi #AREAi4Africa #LearningWithoutBarriers #ApprentissageSansBarrières #FastTrack+ #EducationInIDPs #ÉducationDansLesDéplacements #PAWA
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