224 million school age children are affected by crises globally. They are either out of school or in school and not learning.
By 2030, we will face a global shortage of 44 million teachers, with sub-Saharan Africa lacking an additional 15 million.
These include children in conflict zones who are facing immense barriers to education. In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, over 1.6 million children, including 795,000 in North and South Kivu, are out of school due to the closure and destruction of more than 2,500 schools. In Northeast Nigeria, violence has displaced millions, leaving 1.125 million children out of school and only 29% of schools having qualified teachers. In Afghanistan, decades of conflict and crisis have left 3.7 million children, including 60% girls, unable to attend school.
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The humanitarian sector needs breakthrough solutions to positively impact the educational and development outcomes of crisis-affected children, while being cost-effective and easily adaptable by local actors.
Research shows quality teaching is key to children's learning and well-being, especially in emergencies, where schools offer stability and support. However, gaps in cost-efficiency and delivery hinder consistent educator support.
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To address these barriers, aprendIA equips teachers with the vital resources and tools to support students in crises, making them frontline responders. Investing in teachers breaks the cycle of poverty and prevents lasting economic and social instability.
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How does it work?
The platform offers interactive access to both curated (pre-set) and customized (GenAI) resources across different formats, such as text, audio, videos, games and PDFs. By utilizing AI personalization that acknowledges the unique experiences of each teacher, aprendIA seeks to improve learning experiences for educators—whether formal or informal—and ensure learning and development improvement for the children they teach.
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aprendIA has the potential to reach 11 million children in crises.
Case Studies
aprendIA: Nigeria
Where: Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, Northeast Nigeria
Languages: English and Hausa
Clients: 200 learning facilitators in non-formal learnings centers supporting out-of-school IDPs through the Accelerated Basic Education Program
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Challenge: 1.5 million school-age children need critical education assistance with 75% completely out of school. Learning facilitators lack critical skills for managing the varied student needs and the capacity to support so many students well. This humanitarian crisis has resulted in a lack of access to resources that support an inclusive learning environment, both in formal and non-formal education, leading to poor learning outcomes. Teachers are overwhelmed by large classrooms, and they lack professional skills to deliver an enriching educational experience for the students.
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Learning Facilitator, DRC
“War-affected children can learn and grow thanks to the learning methodology described in the aprendIA module."
Deborah, Jambutu
"The chatbot has proven to be more than a tool, it's a mentor. It has empowered me to adopt creative ways of managing my classroom, ensuring every learner feels included and supported."
Learning Facilitator, Bangladesh
“The chatbot has made my work very easy. I can search for information about my lessons the day before and prepare better for the class.”
Key Features
Whether a learner has limited access to the internet or electricity or prefers to learn through visual or auditory materials, aprendIA provides personalized learning experiences that meet their individual needs.