By Naomie Kambeja

As part of the UNICEF COVID-19 Youth Challenge, a call for solutions to mitigate challenges caused by COVID-19 in Malawi, the InspireLearn platform emerged as the winning solution nationwide.

Even before the pandemic, Malawi’s educational system was in crisis, with only 35% of students completing primary education and transitioning to secondary school, and just 8% managing to finish secondary education. The reasons for these are deep-rooted, one being inadequate access to educational resources. With the added impact of COVID-19, the situation became worse, especially for children and young people in disadvantaged and remote communities. 

InspireLearn Limited understands that an e-learning approach reliant on internet connectivity alone is not viable in a nation where only a small population has access to the internet. In response, the InspireLearn platform was innovated as a solution with an offline mobile learning platform that can also  be accessed on basic phones. This was done to ensure that every student, regardless of their internet connectivity and type of device, has equal opportunity for continued learning amidst any school disruptions. 

This award reflects InspireLearn’s dedication to transforming education in Malawi by innovating solutions that promote equal access to education. Together, we can inspire the youth of Malawi and beyond to reach their full potential through education and technology.