Uwezo means ‘capability’ in Kiswahili. Uwezo is a four year initiative that aims to improve competencies in literacy and numeracy among children aged 6-16 years old in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, by using an innovative approach to social change that is citizen driven and accountable to the public.
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Across East Africa, only 1 in 6 pupils in Standard 3 passed a Standard 2 English test
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Across East Africa, children from poorer households perform worse on tests at all ages
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Our District level results show there is substantial geographic variation in literacy and numeracy skills within each country.
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There are minimal differences between boys and girls in their literacy and numeracy skills, although girls outperform boys in the lower grades
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Two in every 10 children in Standard 7 in East Africa do not have Standard 2 level literacy and numeracy competencies
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The gap in results between public and private schools is largest in Tanzania
