Additional Context: The USAID Sasa Tunasoma! (“Now We’re Reading!”) Activity improved literacy and social-emotional learning for children ages 6–9 and expanded nonformal education for youth ages 10–14 in South Kivu. The program strengthened teacher training, provided quality learning materials, and built the capacity of parent and school management committees. It also promoted community led reading initiatives and supported caregivers to engage children in home-based learning and wellbeing activities.

Source: Save the Children

Devex Researcher Note: At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the USAID Sasa Tunasoma! Activity supported 13,902 children.