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From global headlines and features about our work, to fresh stories on our own blog.

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In the news

21 Aug 2025

Evidence Compass episode 2: Moitshepi Matsheng

Our co-founder, Moitshepi Matsheng, sat down with the PAL Network podcast to discuss the shared vision with PAL Network to ensure that every child learns to read and do basic maths, our journey and how we have scaled our programs through strong government partnerships.

Blog

7 Aug 2025

Youth Impact co-hosts Education in Botswana panel discussion

Youth Impact hosted Botswana's Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education among others at a a high-level education panel calling for evidence-based reform to strengthen foundational learning in Botswana, with co-hosts the British High Commission, World Bank and UNICEF.

In the news

27 Jul 2025

Ganitha Ganaka program extended to all government schools

An order was recently issued stating that around 13.51 lakh students studying in classes 3, 4, and 5 in 38,548 primary and higher primary government schools across State would be beneficiaries.

In the news

16 Jul 2025

Initiative proposed for statewide implementation

Ganitha Ganaka, an initiative by the state government to enhance foundational numeracy for students in grades three to five through personalised one-to-one phone tutoring, has been proposed for implementation across govt schools in the state during the current academic year (2025-26).

Blog

18 Jun 2025

Evidence based-tutoring in Karnataka

On 29th May 2025, Youth Impact signed a formal partnership with the Government of Karnataka. This partnership includes a mandate to provide technical assistance in order to improve systems for learning outcomes.

In the news

1 Jun 2025

Behavioral insights for FLN newsletter

Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the Behavioral Insights for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Newsletter. In this newsletter series, we share behavioral science insights on a range of FLN topics. Read on to learn more!

Blog

19 Mar 2025

Youth Impact at CIES

We are excited to once again be participating in the Comparative and International Education Society Conference in Chicago, USA from 22nd - 26th March 2025.

Blog

10 Mar 2025

Press release: Students in Botswana are proceeding through school but not meeting grade-level requirements

A new study has found that primary-level students in Botswana are performing far below the expected grade standards, and their caregivers are largely unaware of their performance.

Blog

3 Feb 2025

Choices: new name, same impactful program!

We’re excited to announce that our flagship evidence-based health education program formerly known as Zones, is now called Choices!

In the news

3 Feb 2025

From refugee camps to research labs: A journey in evidence-based education

Evidence-based education is a specific approach which is increasingly becoming more prominent in the broader education sector.

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