One of the most startling expositions on prayer I’ve ever heard from Tim Mackie of the BibleProject. People weeping, the Spirit tangibly moving as this self-confessed ‘Bible Nerd’ quietly geeked out on the infinite possibilities of communion with God. #grateful 24-7 Prayer USA

🌟 Breaking News: African Leaders Endorse Foundational Learning! 🌍📚 This landmark endorsement follows the Presidential Briefing on the sidelines of the African Union 's 6th #AUMYCM. The briefing was hosted by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Founder/CEO of Human Capital Africa with H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo

"Action without accountability is not enough and we must have thr capacity to track progress on foundational learning" Oby Ezekwesili, CEO of Human Capital Africa, Former Minister of Education Nigeria #AfricaFLEX2024 African Union World Bank Africa @worldbankrwanda

1/3🔴LIVE at #FLEX24 @Benlpiper shared key elements proven to improve learning outcomes at the foundational level: 🎯Political will and prioritization from leaders are fundamental to improving learning outcomes 🎯Providing learning materials like books, workbooks, and lesson

‘Africa will only achieve a desirable 2063, if we build solid roads and highways today, for tomorrow’s youth to drive our continent fast and surely, to its rightful destination. May quality education, at foundational level and above, cement our path to the continent’s

I am grateful for this review of How Far to the Promised Land The Living Church livingchurch.org/books-and-cult…

In an op-ed published on The Africa Report , Hakainde Hichilema , President of Zambia, has called for action on basic literacy, numeracy, and transferable skills, which are key to developing the continent’s future workforce. Read here: theafricareport.com/366280/address… #FLN #Agenda2063 #Equity

We are thrilled by the incredible commitment of 13 African nations to eliminate learning poverty in Africa by 2035. Foundational learning and economic development are deeply intertwined! 📈 Read more: adeanet.org/en/press-relea…

A great reminder from New Testament scholar NT Wright Online that even in challenging times the beauty of God and the new creation has already birthed within the old and continues to press forward ntwrightpage.com/2016/03/30/apo…

Ahead of #MotherLanguageDay, new #GEMReport analysis shows that students who don’t speak the language of instruction at home are falling behind. This gap persists in reading, maths & science, deepening inequalities. Read more in the #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4371UWK

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema lays out a clear message in The Africa Report: Without strong foundational learning, Africa's future workforce will struggle. Read the full op-ed: theafricareport.com/366280/address…

Did you know? Children who start their education in their mother tongue are 50% more likely to develop strong #foundationalliteracy and #numeracy skills. It’s not just about preserving culture—it’s about giving children the tools to thrive. #IMLD25 #MotherLanguageDay2025

The role of language in foundational learning is clear. Research shows that children learn best in languages they understand—yet only 37% of students in Sub-Saharan Africa have textbooks in their home language. How can we close the gap? Read more: tinyurl.com/yuz68dcc

Thank you Ministers Siviwe Gwarube & David Maynier for joining forces with Gates Foundation showing it’s possible to get kids reading and doing math by age 10. The learning crisis is solvable in Africa! Delighted to have been able to make visit happen.Learning Changes Everything Funda Wande

Political leadership matters to get Africa’s kids reading and doing math by age 10. Thank you David Maynier for Western Cape showing it’s possible to improve learning in the classroom Learning Changes Everything ADEA Human Capital Africa Funda Wande Benjamin Piper Gates Foundation Africa

✏️Education is a foundational infrastructure for job creation, and good jobs are the surest way out of poverty. We are glad to participate in the Education World Forum #EWF25🇬🇧 The World Bank is committed to #InvestInPeople and build stronger, bolder, better education systems

#EWF25: ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable on Foundational Learning Approximately 45% of 10-year-olds in Southeast Asia are unable to read and understand a simple text. Despite key efforts by govs/partners and notable progress, urgent action is needed to #EndLearningPoverty!

#EWF25: What Works Hub for Global Education & Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) side meeting. 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is ready to scale up the foundational learning smart buys through the Targeted Instruction Programme and achieve additional results.

Your leadership, Hon. Minister Siviwe Gwarube, shows the new face of Africa—bold, committed to foundational learning. This is how we build a stronger continent: solid foundations, lasting impact. Let’s keep pushing forward. No letting up. #AfricaRising #EducationFirst

🌍 Happy #AfricaDay25! Powerful reflections from Minister Dr. Jarso M. 🇱🇷 & Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili 🇳🇬: 📚 Foundational learning (FL) is a must — not just a right, but an economic necessity 🏗️ As vital as roads, power & clean water 💡 FL is pragmatic, not just moral.