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Implementation research to continuously improve foundational literacy and numeracy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

About the fund

Award Value

Up to $100,000

Number of Awards 

Up to 6

Application Open Date 

27th Feb

Application Close Date

8th April

uBoraBora is a fund, joining the movement for more implementation research in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) programs in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our first call for proposals is open and offering a combination of:

  • Up to $100,000 grants over 6 - 18 months for evidence-based adaptation and continuous improvement

  • Pick-and-mix technical assistance from the uBoraBora team to help the grant award go further

  • Team coaching and support with interpersonal dynamics and incentives for a culture of learning

  • Access to an Evidence Studio to help develop and share your stories of success

  • Vibrant get-togethers with other grantees to connect and deepen knowledge and thought leadership with peers and the sector through The Bora Network

About uBoraBora

Drawing from Swahili, 'uBoraBora' is a riff on Swahili words for quality and better. The repetition of ‘better better’ speaks to continuous improvement, it's our name and mantra for tackling problems.

The people behind uBoraBora are optimistic about education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Much is now known about how children learn. We believe implementation research is key to scaling what we know and unlocking successful program and policy implementation. That’s why we’re proud to join the movement for more implementation research in global education.

We know implementation research is about more than collecting data, it’s understanding the 'how' and 'why' behind what works (or doesn’t); it’s about being context-aware and improvement-focused. It's adaptable, integrating continuous feedback, unraveling why certain processes fail, or testing solutions to unexpected challenges.

In our day-to-day life, it’s the result of curiosity and the pursuit of better outcomes for more learners. We want to work with people who feel the same optimism and productive curiosity.

If this sounds like you and you’re working on large-scale foundational literacy and numeracy program in Sub-Saharan Africa, please get involved, below.

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