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Accelerating entrepreneurs of CorpsAfrica to start and grow their own business through blended learning

Participants emerged with validated business plans, deep customer insight, and stronger entrepreneurial confidence. The training positioned them not just for funding, but for long-term, community-rooted impact.

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Safer Latrines at IDP camps: Prototyping Latrine lighting and door-locking solutions for Women

Lighting and locks significantly improved perceived safety and latrine usage. Simple, always-on solar lighting emerged as most desirable due to ease and reliability, while locks enhanced privacy. However, installation complexity, durability, and theft risks highlighted the need for adaptable, locally maintainable designs—shaping scalable, context-driven sanitation innovation.

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Reimagining EdTech for Last-Mile Learners in Northeast Nigeria

Smaller group ratios (2:1) significantly improved participation, reduced dominance, and strengthened peer collaboration. The solution increased learner motivation, improved literacy engagement, and was rated highly for accessibility and impact, with strong endorsement for future collaboration .

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Designing SRH Self-Care Solutions in Humanitarian Settings in Uganda.

The process built partner capacity in HCD and produced clear insights to guide intervention design.

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Understanding and Solving Learning Gaps: Lessons from Kaduna’s Classrooms and Learning Programs

The initiative generated clear insight into the real challenges teachers face and highlighted the importance of structured, continuous support. It informed the development of practical and scalable approaches to teacher support that prioritised usability, relevance, and immediate classroom application, laying the groundwork for improved teaching effectiveness and stronger learning outcomes.

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Usability testing of Online Learning Management System for Learning Facilitators in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Task success rates increased to 100% across all key flows by round three. Facilitators demonstrated improved confidence, reduced confusion, and faster task completion. The LMS evolved into an intuitive, context-aligned tool—validating that small, human-centered design shifts can unlock meaningful access to learning in complex environments.

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