Accelerated literacy and numeracy learning
Armando Ali
When Armando was a teaching facilitator in northern Mozambique he worked to accelerate reading and math skills among students in rural schools. He helped children who had struggled for years to read and perform basic arithmetic in just 50 days. Using the Wichutha Nithuelaca program, Armando has seen significant progress: for example, a shy girl named Anastasia overcame early difficulties to proudly read aloud to her classmates. The program’s success was demonstrated during a final assessment involving community leaders and parents, who were impressed by the remarkable improvement in students’ abilities within a short time.
Listen to Armando
“In our province, which is the most populous province in the country, only one out of 10 children can read Grade Two stories.”
Armando Ali
Armando Ali
Armando Ali is devoted to improving foundational literacy and numeracy in the Global South. He has worked on implementing accelerated learning programs in his home region in Napula, Mozambique. He is currently leading the south-to-south cooperation organisation the People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network, advocating for equal access to foundational learning.
