Improving foundational learning in Zimbabwe through evidence-based remediation
Mbariro works with schools, the government, and partners to implement Teaching at the Right Level, ensuring that every child acquires basic literacy and numeracy skills.
About Us
Mbariro is a Zimbabwean education organization focused on improving foundational literacy and numeracy for primary school learners. We work with teachers, schools, and education authorities to translate evidence into effective classroom practice.
Our Vision
A Zimbabwe where every child masters foundational literacy and numeracy, regardless of background, and where public education systems consistently deliver learning at the right level.
Our Mission
Supporting every Zimbabwean child to read, count, and thrive with confidence.
Our Values
- Evidence-Led Action. We prioritize rigorous evidence and data over intuition or tradition, grounding our work in approaches that are proven to improve learning outcomes.
- Learning Equity. We believe every child can learn when taught at the right level, and we focus on closing foundational learning gaps for learners who are most at risk of being left behind.
- Systems Partnership. We work collaboratively with government, schools, and local stakeholders to strengthen existing education systems rather than creating parallel structures.
- Practical Solutions. We value solutions that work in real classrooms—simple, cost-effective, and scalable—over ideas that look good on paper but fail in practice.
Our Work
Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)
Mbariro implements Teaching at the Right Level to address foundational learning gaps by grouping learners according to learning level rather than age or grade. Teachers deliver structured literacy and numeracy instruction targeted to learners’ actual skill levels, leading to rapid learning gains.
Teacher Training and Coaching
We provide practical, classroom-focused training and coaching to help teachers adopt TaRL pedagogy, formative assessment, and adaptive instruction. Support is ongoing and embedded in real classroom practice.
Data for Action
Mbariro supports schools to use simple, rapid assessments to diagnose learning levels and track progress. Assessment data is used directly to inform instruction and program decisions, rather than for compliance alone.
Government and Systems Engagement
We work with education authorities to align TaRL with national curricula and existing structures. Our approach prioritizes co-design, capacity building, and pathways for government-led scale.
Mbariro implements Teaching at the Right Level to address foundational learning gaps by grouping learners according to learning level rather than age or grade. Teachers deliver structured literacy and numeracy instruction targeted to learners’ actual skill levels, leading to rapid learning gains.
Teacher Training and Coaching
We provide practical, classroom-focused training and coaching to help teachers adopt TaRL pedagogy, formative assessment, and adaptive instruction. Support is ongoing and embedded in real classroom practice.
Data for Action
Mbariro supports schools to use simple, rapid assessments to diagnose learning levels and track progress. Assessment data is used directly to inform instruction and program decisions, rather than for compliance alone.
Government and Systems Engagement
We work with education authorities to align TaRL with national curricula and existing structures. Our approach prioritizes co-design, capacity building, and pathways for government-led scale.
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Our Supporters
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Out of the 25, grade 4 students in the photo below, only 3 could perform up to 2-digit subtraction when we assessed them.
By supporting us, you are equipping the other 88% with crucial foundational skills.
Please stand with us and be the reason a child’s life changes forever!
By supporting us, you are equipping the other 88% with crucial foundational skills.
Please stand with us and be the reason a child’s life changes forever!
Contact
- Harare, Zimbabwe