Unlocking Potential Through BEFIT
Dorothy’s Journey to Confidence and Learning
Dorothy Tuwanda Primary School, once struggling to progress, now gaining confidence through BEFIT digital learning
At Tuwanda Primary School, Dorothy Mhone spent four years in the same class, unable to progress, struggling to read, and slowly losing confidence in her ability to learn.
Coming from a Tonga-speaking background, Dorothy found it difficult to understand Chichewa, making basic literacy and numeracy a constant challenge. With few teachers available, individualized support was limited, leaving her further behind.
Dorothy recalls how difficult learning once felt:
“I found it hard to read and write. Our school had few teachers, which meant there was no comprehensive follow-up. It required personal effort to learn, which I found challenging.”
A Turning Point Through BEFIT
Dorothy confidently shares new words with her teacher, an important step in her journey from hesitation to active participation.
The introduction of BEFIT marked a turning point, not just for Dorothy, but for many learners who had previously been left behind.
Through digital learning sessions and improved teacher support, Dorothy began to experience learning differently.
Today, she can read simple words, apply basic numeracy skills, and actively participate in class, something she once struggled to do. More importantly, her confidence has grown. Once too shy to ask for help, she now engages with her teachers and proudly shares what she has learned.
“Now, I am confident that my performance will change.”
A Teacher’s Perspective witnessing Change
Teacher Fatima Mphande supporting learners during BEFIT sessions, using digital lessons to reinforce foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Dorothy’s teacher, Fatima Mphande, has observed a clear shift among learners:
“Learners who had difficulties in reading and writing are gradually gaining confidence. With digital lessons, they are improving independently. BEFIT is reinforcing foundational skills and helping us support each learner better.”
For teachers, the programme is not only supporting learners—it is strengthening classroom practice.
Strengthening Support Systems
Deputy Head Teacher Griffin Mhango highlights how BEFIT is improving how schools support learners:
“We can now better identify learners’ strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted support. We are seeing real progress, and many learners who were once struggling are now able to move forward.”
With additional teachers and digital learning tools, schools are becoming better equipped to ensure that no learner is left behind.
Restoring Hope for Learners
Learners at Tuwanda Primary School gain confidence and progress through BEFIT-supported learning.
For students like Dorothy, who once struggled to progress, there is now renewed hope.
Confidence has been unlocked. Strengths are being discovered. Learning is no longer a barrier, but a pathway forward.
Dorothy is no longer defined by her past struggles. She is now a learner on a path forward, with confidence, skills, and support to succeed.
Stronger Systems
At Ulalo, this is the goal: ensuring that every child, regardless of where they start, can learn, progress, and thrive.
Through programmes like BEFIT, we are not only improving learning outcomes, we are building systems that unlock potential for every learner.