Teacher training
DPA reports teacher learning in dyslexia and structured literacy, including training delivered with Nessy Learning. The aim is to strengthen understanding and classroom response.
Our work
A connected approach to awareness and inclusion.
Dyslexia Project Africa builds understanding around the learner—in the classroom, staffroom, home and wider community.
The need
When dyslexia is not understood, support can be missed.
Across many communities, limited awareness can mean that a learner’s needs go unrecognised. Children may be unfairly labelled, overlooked or left without appropriate support.
DPA works to move the conversation from judgement toward understanding, inclusion and practical educational opportunity.
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Six connected areas of work
Each part of a child’s world needs understanding.
DPA’s approach brings together the people and partnerships around a learner through school-based activity and community engagement.
Pupil awareness
School sessions introduce pupils to dyslexia in an age-appropriate way and create a shared language for understanding different learning experiences.
Parent education
Seminars and community engagement help parents learn about dyslexia and take part in informed conversations around learning.
Volunteer development
DPA trains volunteers in dyslexia awareness and advocacy so they can contact schools and support awareness sessions in their communities.
Inclusion
Awareness is a foundation for recognising learner needs and building more supportive, respectful school environments.
Partnerships
DPA works with schools, education organisations, specialists and community partners to widen access to awareness and learning.
How a school session can grow
Awareness can start a wider change.
The impact report describes a path from a first explanation to more informed conversations and a different response at school.
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A session opens a conversation
Pupils and teachers are introduced to dyslexia awareness.
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Understanding begins to grow
People around a learner have a shared language for the topic.
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A school can respond differently
Greater awareness can influence how learners are understood and supported.
Teacher capacity
Teachers are central to supportive classrooms.
DPA reports training more than 1,110 teachers in dyslexia and structured literacy. Teacher learning is an important part of the organisation’s wider awareness work.
The report also describes training opportunities delivered with Nessy Learning.
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Illustrative programme footprint · reported reach as of September 2026
Illustrative programme footprint · reported reach as of September 2026Our ambition
Awareness across all 54 African countries.
As of September 2026, DPA reports school awareness work in seven countries. Its ambition is to reach every African country with dyslexia awareness.
NigeriaGhanaBotswanaMalawiCameroonSierra LeoneKenya
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Bring dyslexia awareness into your school or community.
Work with Dyslexia Project Africa to bring awareness, inclusion and educational opportunity to more schools and communities.