CEO REFLECTIONS ON 2025 AND BEYOND
Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters, As I write this, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride. Power Teachers Africa’s first year has been a journey of determination, learning, and impact, one that has exceeded even our most optimistic hopes. We established Power Teachers Africa in 2024 because we saw, with painful […]
Why are we still silent about one of the biggest crises in education?
In this powerful blog, Power Teachers Africa Co-Founder and Director of Programmes, Margo O’Sullivan, highlights the urgent issue of teacher absenteeism and its impact on learning across Sub-Saharan Africa. The article calls attention to the “elephant in the classroom” and explores why millions of children are still not learning — and what can be done […]
OUR MODEL IMPROVES LEARNING
ARTICLE INSIGHT An independent evaluation conducted by UWEZO Uganda between February and November 2025 has confirmed that our teacher motivation focused approach, which puts the power into teachers’ hands to improve learning, works. In our pilot school of 31 teachers and 1,816 (1,045 girls) learners, we saw statistically significant improvements across English, Lumasaba, and […]
QUESTIONING – OUR FOCUS FOR 2026
As we begin the 2026 academic school year, we warmly welcome our teachers in Uganda and across Africa. We wish you every success in the year ahead and extend our sincere thanks for the dedication, care, and professionalism you showed throughout 2025. Your work continues to change lives, classrooms, and communities. At Power Teachers Africa, […]
POWER TEACHERS AFRICA LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES – VOLUME 1
Power Teachers Africa is pleased to announce the release of Interactive Learning Activities Volume 1, a new e-book designed to support teachers in creating engaging, JANUARY student-centered classrooms through practical and adaptable strategies. Interactive teaching and learning plays a vital role in improving learner engagement, encouraging collaboration, and deeper understanding. Promoting this booklet brings together […]
EDUCATION AS THE FOUNDATION OF A NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT: REIMAGINING SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
In his recent remarks at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminded the world that “education is the foundation of a renewed social contract — anchored in human rights, social justice and inclusion.” It’s a powerful call to action — one that resonates deeply with us at Power […]
Ugandan teachers transformed by Irish Learning experience
Our Co-Founder and Director of Programmes, Dr. Margo O’Sullivan, supported the visiting Teachers throughout their time in Ireland from 4 to 11th October. Reflecting on the experience, she shared that “the TMAD initiative exemplifies best practice in teacher professional development and motivation. “Eighteen Ugandan educators – many of them flying for the first time – […]
Power Teachers Africa Showcases Teacher Motivation Model at “What Works in Girls’ Education” Conference
Power Teachers Africa’s CEO, Dr. Emmanuel Kamuli, participated in the What Works in Girls’ Education Conference organized by UWEZO Uganda in Kampala from 1–3 October 2025. During the event, he shared insights from the organization’s pilot teacher incentive project being implemented in Eastern Uganda. Dr. Kamuli emphasized that teacher motivation is central to ensuring girls […]
Internet Access: A Game Changer for Teacher Professional Development
Internet Access: A Game Changer for Teacher Professional Development. At Power Teachers Africa, we’ve witnessed how access to the internet can completely transform teacher training. By leveraging mobile phone technology and providing schools with reliable internet, professional development has become not only accessible but also cost-effective. Today, our teachers are completing short, free online professional […]
POWER TEACHERS AFRICA, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT UGANDA, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY
On 3 September, Power Teachers Africa’s CEO, Dr. Emmanuel Kamuli, “was privileged to be invited to attend the Junior Achievement Uganda Financial Literacy Forum held at MOTIV, Bugolobi, Kampala” along with the headteacher of Power Teachers Africa’s pilot school in eastern Uganda. Junior Achievement Uganda is one of Power Teachers Africa’s valued partners and they […]