Tusome Africa / Stories & Insights
Learning begins with people. Change begins with understanding.
From classrooms and community libraries to the wider questions shaping education, these stories explore what it takes to make learning more accessible, meaningful and lasting for children in Uganda.
Creating places where reading can happen
A library is more than a room full of books. It is an opportunity for children to discover stories, practise reading and develop the confidence to learn. Explore Tusome’s work to strengthen reading spaces in schools and communities.
Read the storyAccess to books and opportunities to read are essential parts of a strong foundation for learning.
From the field and beyond
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Discover the people, experiences and evidence behind our work to improve educational opportunity.
Women leading the classroom revolution
Meet the women working as paraeducators and discover why investing in local educators matters for children, families and communities.
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A year of learning, growth and possibility
A look at Tusome’s early childhood education initiative and the role community-based learning can play in preparing children for school.
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Educational statistics: looking beyond the numbers
Education statistics can help reveal the scale of a challenge. The deeper task is understanding what those numbers mean for children and schools.
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A serendipitous encounter
A chance meeting prompted deeper reflection on the barriers that can keep children from accessing the education they deserve.
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Becoming a mountaineer
Reflections on challenge, perseverance and what it takes to keep moving towards a goal, even when the path is not straightforward.
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A tale of four students in a pandemic
Four students. Different circumstances. One disruption that exposed how much a child’s learning depends on the support available to them.
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There is need to invest more in education
Why meaningful investment in education must look beyond enrolment to the conditions that help children learn and progress.
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How it all started
The beginnings of Tusome Africa and the experiences that shaped a commitment to improving educational opportunity.
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Women leading change through education
An earlier reflection on the women supporting young learners and the possibility of building stronger foundations close to home.
Read the story →Stories are only the beginning.
Explore how Tusome Africa works with schools and communities to strengthen foundational learning and create more equitable educational opportunities.