Stories & Updates

From the field.

The everyday wins, milestones and lessons behind our work. Filter by program area or scroll the full feed — every story is a person and a place.

Children at a new reading corner
Teachers receiving certificates Teacher Development

120 educators graduate from our Spring Excellence Cohort

Three months of intensive workshops, peer coaching, and classroom practice — meet the new cohort changing classrooms across Lagos.

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Children at a new reading corner Early Years

New reading corners launched in 8 early-years centres

Bright, book-rich spaces designed with the children themselves — and stocked with locally-authored stories in English and Yoruba.

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Community town hall meeting Community

Ajah Community Town Hall draws 400+ parents and leaders

An open conversation on safer schools, attendance, and how families can drive learning outcomes from home.

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Teacher Excellence Fellowship Teacher Development

Applications open for the 2026 Teacher Excellence Fellowship

30 spaces, 9 months, full stipend. Meet the 2025 cohort and learn what's changed in the program for next year.

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Back to school drive Community

Back-to-school drive reaches 1,100 families this term

Uniforms, bags, books and sanitary supplies — coordinated with parent associations in five Lagos communities.

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Early Years Educator Certification Early Years

80 educators complete the Early-Years Certification cohort

Six months of training in play pedagogy, child development and classroom design — graduates now lead in their own centres.

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Youth mentees celebrating a training milestone Community

Nine youth mentees move into paid vocational work

From tailoring and ICT to catering — meet the young people who turned six months of mentorship into a working career.

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Teachers receiving support folders at a milestone event Teacher Development

41 welfare grants disbursed to teachers in crisis

Medical, housing, and family emergencies — fast-moving grants designed to keep great teachers in the classroom.

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Parent literacy circle Early Years

Parent Literacy Circles expand to 4 new communities

650+ parents and caregivers now meet weekly to learn how to read, talk and play with their under-6s.

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