EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPACT

Foundational Learning for All

We build offline-first, AI-powered educational tools that address learning poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and low-resource communities worldwide.

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20
Schools
33
Classes
1,041
Students Assessed
4,926
Completed Assessments
97.6%
Completion Rate
SUPPORTED BY
Microsoft for StartupsMicrosoft for Startups
Gates FoundationGates Foundation
CcHUB / SEFCcHUB / SEF
ABOUT US

Bridging Technology and Pedagogy

Nyansapo Labs Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization developing innovative educational technology solutions for low-resource contexts. Our name comes from the Adinkra symbol meaning "wisdom knot" ; representing the capacity to choose the best means to attain a goal.

We combine rigorous academic research with technically robust design to create tools that work where they're needed most ; in classrooms without reliable internet, electricity, or abundant resources.

Mission
Eliminate learning poverty through accessible, effective educational technology
Vision
Every child reading with comprehension by age 10
"More than 50% of children in low and middle income countries cannot read with comprehension by age 10. This is learning poverty and it's a crisis we can solve with the right tools and approaches."
Edward Amoah
Edward Amoah
President, Nyansapo Labs

The Learning Crisis

In sub-Saharan Africa, learning poverty exceeds 80%. The evidence shows we need structured pedagogy combined with teaching at the right level.

EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES
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Structured Materials
Teacher guides and student workbooks aligned to curriculum
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Formative Assessment
Real-time data on what each child knows and needs
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Targeted Instruction
Teaching at the right level for each learner
OUR SOLUTION
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Offline-First Mobile Platform
We deliver all three evidence-based approaches through a single mobile platform that works without internet or reliable electricity.
OUR PLATFORM

Foundational Literacy Platform (FLP)

An offline-first mobile application for formative literacy assessment, designed for low-resource classrooms in Kenya and beyond.

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Offline-First Architecture

Core functionality operates without network connectivity. Data stored locally and syncs automatically when internet becomes available.

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45-Second Assessments

Median assessment duration of just 45 seconds with 97.6% completion rate. Brief, game-like format suited to early-grade learners.

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Actionable Analytics

Letter-level mastery rates, competency distributions, and between-school variation data that directly informs differentiated instruction.

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Rapid Teacher Adoption

160-fold increase in weekly assessments within 5 weeks. Teacher efficiency improved significantly over time (ρ = 0.89, p = .007).

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Curriculum-Aligned

Designed for Kenya's PP1/PP2 literacy curriculum. Covers letter identification, letter naming, letter-sound correspondence, and phonemic awareness.

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Serverless & Cost-Effective

Pay-per-use cloud infrastructure means costs approach zero during inactive periods. Sustainable for education systems with limited budgets.

OUR PRODUCTS
MOST POPULAR
Mobile Application
v2.1.0 β€’ 175 MB
Foundational Literacy App
AI-Powered

Foundational Literacy App

Mobile Application β€’ Mobile APK

Intelligent tutoring system that adapts to individual learning styles and pace for mobile learners.

Key Features

  • Personalized Learning Paths
  • Real-time Feedback
  • Progress Analytics
  • Offline Access

Requires Android 7.0+ β€’ iOS 13.4 β€’ Direct APK Download

Web Platform
Latest
FLP Management Dashboard
Analytical

FLP Management Dashboard

Web Platform β€’ Web Application

Comprehensive analytics dashboard for educators and institutions to track performance.

Key Features

  • Performance Tracking
  • Predictive Analysis
  • Custom Reports
  • Real-time Monitoring

No installation required β€’ Works on all modern browsers

RESEARCH

Seven-Week Field Study

"Learning Without Limits: Offline-First Technology for Assessment-Informed Early Literacy"

Our field deployment across 20 schools in Kajiado and Uasin Gishu Counties, Kenya (September–October 2025) demonstrated rapid adoption, high engagement, and actionable learning analytics.

Key Findings

  • βœ“Median 45-second assessment duration
  • βœ“97.6% assessment completion rate
  • βœ“160-fold increase in weekly assessments
  • βœ“78.2% mean letter mastery rate
  • βœ“42.4% of classes achieved full coverage
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Letter Mastery by Difficulty

Easy (V, O, S, X, Z)β‰ˆ87%
Medium (11 letters)β‰ˆ79%
Hard (6 letters)β‰ˆ72%
Very Hard (Y, D, N, E)β‰ˆ60%
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Kenya Field Study
Kajiado & Uasin Gishu β€’ 7 Weeks
PUBLICATIONS

Research & Preprints

EdArXivPreprint

Learning Without Limits: Offline-First Technology for Assessment-Informed Early Literacy

Amoah, E.I.

2025
IEEE GHTCPublished

Technology Applications in Teaching at the Right Level Programs

Amoah, E. et al.

2022
ARCHITECTURE

Built for Low-Resource Contexts

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React Native Mobile
Cross-platform app for iOS, Android, and web from single codebase
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Firebase Backend
Serverless Cloud Functions, Firestore database, and Storage
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Microsoft Foundry AI
Speech-to-text and OCR for automated response processing
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Next.js Dashboard
Web-based monitoring and management for administrators
LOOKING AHEAD

Toward AI-Powered Foundational Learning

The FLP serves as data infrastructure for adaptive, personalized learning systems. We're expanding to create a unified AI-powered Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (AI-FLN) platform.

AI-Powered Adaptation
Personalized learning pathways targeting each child's level
Numeracy Integration
Expanding to foundational math skills using same architecture
Multi-Country Scale
Universal developmental milestones enable adoption across contexts
Embedded Teacher Support
Teacher in-app onboarding, community, and technical support to reduce external implementation cost.
GET IN TOUCH

Let's Work Together

Interested in partnering, funding, or learning more about our work?

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Partnerships

Collaborate with us on research or implementation

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Research

Access our data, publications, and methodology

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Funding

Support our mission to end learning poverty

General Inquiries

contact@nyansapolabs.org