A dyslexia aware and dyslexia friendly Africa.
Every child with dyslexia recognised, supported effectively and empowered to reach their full potential.
About Dyslexia Project Africa
Awareness that reaches classrooms and communities.
Dyslexia Project Africa is a pan-African awareness movement committed to a continent where every child with dyslexia is recognised, understood, supported and given the opportunity to thrive.
Who we are
An African-led movement with a school-based approach.
We work with schools, teachers, parents, pupils, volunteers and communities to increase awareness, promote inclusion and improve educational opportunities for African children with dyslexia.
Our work takes awareness beyond conversation. We believe meaningful change begins with today's learners and grows when the adults around them understand dyslexia and know how to respond.
“A child who struggles to read is not a child who cannot learn.”— DPA co-founders, Second Anniversary Impact Report
Vision & mission
A clear direction for the work.
Our long-term vision guides how we show up in schools, support families and build partnerships across the continent.
Build understanding across African schools and communities.
Educate pupils, equip teachers and parents, and develop a strong network of advocates committed to improving outcomes for children with dyslexia.
Our journey
From a founding idea to a movement across seven countries.
Key milestones drawn from DPA’s programme history and September 2026 anniversary report.
DPA is established
Blessing Ingyape and Adunola Shoge co-found Dyslexia Project Africa.
Project 500 launches
The first major school awareness campaign begins.
Project 500 reaches schools
The campaign reaches 524 primary schools across five countries.
Project 1000 grows
Phases One and Two are completed; Phase Three begins in September.
What guides us
Values for how we work.
These commitments shape how DPA engages with learners, families, schools and partners.
Awareness
Understanding is the first step toward inclusion.
Inclusion
Every learner deserves to be recognised, respected and supported.
Excellence
We pursue high-quality, evidence-informed advocacy and education.
Collaboration
We work alongside schools, families, volunteers and communities.
Hope
Every child with dyslexia can succeed with the right support.
Our approach
Start with awareness. Build with the people closest to learners.
DPA’s programmes use schools as a practical starting point. Volunteers seek school permission and lead awareness sessions with pupils, with teachers present. Teacher learning, parent education and community conversations extend that awareness beyond a single session.
The approach is designed to grow through local advocates and partnerships while keeping programme reach connected to reported evidence.
Continental ambition
Awareness across all 54 African countries.
DPA’s September 2026 report records reach in seven countries and sets out a long-term ambition to take dyslexia awareness to schools across Africa. Country expansion depends on local relationships, volunteer development and sustainable partnerships.
Explore the current country footprint7countries reached in the latest report54countries in the long-term ambition
Leadership & founding team
People behind the mission.
The roles and professional descriptions below follow DPA’s September 2026 anniversary report.
Co-founder
Blessing Ingyape
Dyslexia Coach and founder of Dyslexia Help Learning Academy. The anniversary report describes her work in special needs education, dyslexia coaching, teacher training and school consultation.
Co-founder
Adunola Shoge
Dyslexia Coach and founder of Dyslexia Counselling & Support Institute (DCSI). Her work includes supporting children with dyslexia, families and schools.
Project Administrator
Mary Imaobong Offiong
Project Administrator at Dyslexia Project Africa and Head Teacher at Dyslexia Help Learning Academy.
Take the next step
Help build a continent where learners can thrive.
Work with Dyslexia Project Africa to bring awareness, inclusion and educational opportunity to more schools and communities.