World Literacy Foundation Launches TLFC Webinar Series in Lagos

Mary Nnah

A pioneering initiative aimed at transforming education in crisis-affected environments is set to kick off in Lagos.

The World Literacy Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy worldwide, through its African programme, Sun Books Literacy Initiative, in collaboration with CODE, has announced the launch of the Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts (TLFC) Webinar Series.

This landmark project is supported by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. 

A press release made available to THISDAY, noted the TLFC Webinar Series, is part of a larger research project designed to deepen understanding of how education systems can better support literacy and learning for children living in crisis-affected environments.

Across many parts of the world, education continues to be shaped by displacement, conflict, natural disasters, and prolonged instability.

Teachers and schools are therefore required not only to deliver learning, but also to respond to the complex social and emotional needs that accompany these realities. 

Scheduled for March 27, 2026, the TLFC project brings together researchers and education practitioners to examine these challenges across different contexts and generate evidence that can inform policy, practice, and programming in fragile settings.

A research component of the project explores practical approaches to improving literacy outcomes for children living in crisis situations, focusing on areas such as trauma-informed pedagogy, the use of digital tools in disrupted learning environments, and play-based approaches for early childhood literacy. 

The findings from this research are intended to contribute to stronger education responses in fragile contexts and support educators working on the frontlines of crisis. The TLFC Sun Books Webinar Series provides a platform for participating researchers to present their findings and engage with the wider education and international development community.

Over the course of three months, the series will explore three thematic areas emerging from the research: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy, Digital Tools, and Play-based Learning.

Each session will feature researchers involved in the project presenting evidence from their respective contexts and engaging participants in discussion on the lessons emerging from their work. 

The first webinar, “Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: A Critical Support for Learning and Literacy for Students in Crisis Situations,” will take place on March 27, 2026, and feature contributions from renowned researchers from Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This opening roundtable will examine how trauma experienced by students and teachers affect classroom learning in environments shaped by disaster, displacement, and conflict.

The webinar series is open to educators, researchers, development practitioners, policymakers, and partners working in education in emergencies, literacy, and international development. Registration is available through the provided link.

This initiative is a significant demonstration of the commitment of the World Literacy Foundation and CODE to improving education outcomes for children in crisis-affected environments.

The organizations are working tirelessly to ensure that every young person has access to quality education, regardless of their circumstances. 

The Sun Books Literacy Initiative is a pioneering EdTech initiative that provides solar-powered tablets preloaded with culturally relevant, curriculum-aligned literacy content, offline-first interactive learning apps, and comprehensive teacher guides.

Designed to address literacy gaps in off-grid and underserved communities, Sun Books supports children aged 4–12 in developing strong reading and learning skills, even in resource-limited settings. 

CODE is a Canadian NGO with a mission to enable student learning by increasing access to qualified educators and locally-relevant, high-quality learning materials. 

With a vision of a world where every young person can pursue their education and realize their full potential as a literate, empowered, self-reliant citizen, CODE has been working tirelessly to improve education outcomes in developing countries. 

The World Literacy Foundation is a global non-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy worldwide.

Established in 2003 in Australia, WLF now operates across Africa, Latin America, the United States, and the United Kingdom, impacting over 115 million children and their families annually.