Tusome Africa / Updates & reflections

Newsletters.

Stories from classrooms and communities, reflections on learning, and updates on the work of Tusome Africa. Our newsletters share what we are learning, the progress communities are making, and the partnerships helping more children build strong foundations for learning.

The latest from Tusome
Tusome Africa school library books and learning activities
Latest edition

The day we talked about books

A pickup full of books, a very patient moon, and a school visit that briefly escaped the programme. In this reflection, a visit to a school library becomes a story about Jane Eyre, favourite books, curious young readers and the freedom that reading can bring.

Read the latest newsletter

Previous editions

From the archive

Explore earlier updates, programme milestones and stories from the communities and educators working to improve learning.

Tusome Africa schoolchildren and reading activities
March 2026

Welcoming new faces and building impact

Updates from early childhood education centres and school libraries in Iganga and Wakiso, highlighting educators, schools and communities building stronger foundations for children.

Read newsletter
Children sharing books and reading outdoors
December 2025

A year of growth and resilience

A year-end reflection on early childhood education, community ownership, paraeducator training, library work and the partnerships supporting children's learning.

Read newsletter
Young children playing at an early learning centre
October 2025

Stories, milestones and community progress

Stories from educators, children and communities, celebrating the people and partnerships making quality early learning more accessible across Uganda.

Read newsletter
A child reading a storybook
December 2024

Looking back and looking ahead

A look at programme developments, community updates, expanding library access and the work to build stronger foundations for learning.

Read newsletter