About Edulution

We deliver proven, personalised education to the hardest-to-reach classrooms, ensuring every child builds the skills for their future.

What we do

Delivering an education solution where others can’t.

We are here to close the gaps in foundational learning for under-resourced learners across Southern Africa.



We deliver foundational maths and literacy education using offline tech and real-time data, facilitated by local learning assistants and teachers.

A full classroom of young learners in uniform, all focused on their Edulution lessons.
Our Vision

A world where every child, regardless of where they live or how resourced their school, has the chance to catch up, keep up, and thrive through foundational education.

A decade later, Edulution serves over 75,000 learners

Our proven, scalable model significantly improves outcomes and is positioned for potential systemic adoption by government education departments, turning a successful pilot into a common good.

Offline and off-grid, so learners are never off-track.

What makes us different

Built to Reach Everywhere

We believe every child deserves a quality education, no matter how remote their school may be, so our solution works offline and off-grid.

Designed Specifically For Learners

Our passion is to help disadvantaged learners catch up, gain confidence, and thrive. Every tool, session, and learning assistant is there to serve the learner.

Coaches and students holding up a tablet, showing a completed lesson

Led by Local 
Learning Assistants

We recruit, train and employ young people from local communities. This creates a new generation of leaders who carry our mission forward.

Driven by 
Measurable Impact

We have 10 years of data to prove that we improve learning outcomes where others fail. That’s why governments and funders trust us to deliver.

Our team

Annie Siyulikwa
Finance Administrator
Dabwitso Mweemba
Technology Support
Joseph Kumwenda
Field Coordinator
Moses Silavwe
Silver Coach
Levy Mbewe
Finance & Technology
Yolandie Turner
Human Resources
Boyd Banda
Driver
Brown Msomi
Field Coordinator
Ntipa Chola
Hardware Support
Joseph Phiri
Silver Coach
Robyn Greyton
Inventory & Finance
Davies Kabo
Quality Assurance
Sara Chiteta
Assistant Administrator
Mulenga Mwamba
Field Coordinator
Bertha Mwelwa
Social Media Coordinator
Gilbert Kaluba
Tech Hardware Support
Newton Mwale
Office Administration
Wandile Msweli
Field Coordinator

Strategic Services team

Natasha Gibson
Company Secretary
Natasha has combined a career in natural resources ESG with Company Secretarial practice in Africa, Canada, and the UK. She has overseen successful initiatives to improve community economic development, biodiversity, and clean energy uptake, and supported Not-for-Profit and Charity Boards in the conservation, archaeology, and educational sectors.
Muule Moonga
Zambia Country Head
Muule brings 15+ years of non-profit leadership in strategy and engagement. With an MPhil in Development Studies, she champions child safeguarding and manages donor-funded projects, ensuring Edulution's sustainable impact in Zambia.‍
Jon Jaaback
Technology & Platform
Jon (BSc Eng, MBA) is a civil engineer and management consultant with 30+ years' experience and is a firm believer in educating Africa's youth. He applies his diverse background and business scaling expertise to expand Edulution's platform and impact across the sub-continent.
Liviya David
Fundraising Lead
Liviya has a decade of experience in resource mobilisation, partnerships, and strategy consulting across East and Southern Africa. As Director of Development & Impact at Food4Education, she helped raise $200M, scale revenue sixfold, secure major global awards, and lead impact evaluation and MEL framework renewal. Liviya holds a BA (Hons)International Affairs from George Washington University,and is a Princeton in Africa alumna.
Richard Akwei
Group CEO
Richard became Group CEO in July 2023, bringing over 30 years of investment banking/asset management experience (e.g., J.P. Morgan). A passionate education advocate since 2019, he leads Edulution's strategy to scale its proven impact across Africa.
Murray Barnett
Group Finance & Data Analytics
Murray (CA) is a finance professional with 20+ years' experience in financial reporting and data analytics. His logical, strategic approach is vital to building Edulution's accountable systems and maximising the socio-economic potential of African youth.
David Fair
Head of Human Development
David was a founding member and currently oversees human capital development and our government teacher integration strategy. With 20+ years in youth development and an MA Psychology background, he ensures the rapid growth and upskilling of our team.
Sharon Panicco
Regional Programme Manager
Sharon's career is dedicated to education, respected for turning concepts into reality. A key founding member, she is pivotal in launching and scaling Edulution centres, and manages our in-field operations.
Mike Clarke
CEO South Africa
Mike is a Biomedical Engineer and outdoor adventurer, bringing 21 years of experience in operations, technology management, and sales across Sub-Saharan Africa. His deep knowledge of the socioeconomic ecosystem and passion for the continent drives Edulution's South Africa growth.

Board Members

Karimi Fondaumieri
South African Board Member
Karimi has 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship, growing businesses, and enabling social innovation. Her mission is to create spaces where growth thrives and meaningful change is catalysed. Her expertise includes strategy, leadership, social impact, technology, and coaching.
Kafumu Mbewe
Board Member
Kafumu Mbewe is a seasoned tax practitioner and accountant with more than 20 years of experience in Zambian taxation, regulatory compliance, and tax advisory services. Drawing on extensive experience in both tax administration and private practice, he advises local and multinational organisations on corporate and international tax, transfer pricing, tax restructurings, due diligence, employment taxes, and tax dispute resolution.
Eileen Wilton
Chairperson of the Board
A Chartered Director (CD(SA)), Eileen brings a wealth of experience as a Non-Executive and Executive Director. A courageous leader, she drives positive change, uplifts people, and helps unleash their capability. She serves on boards like GrowthPoint, Shoprite, Sasfin and the IoDSA.
Mohlokoa Ngoasheng
Standing Invitee
Nunu brings social impact and sustainable development expertise. She worked on SA's Just Transition Pathways and serves The Presidency as a funding analyst. A Temo Capital NED, she guides Edulution's strategic financial partnerships and growth.
Nomsa Daniels
South African Board Member
Nomsa has 20+ years in the private sector and extensive NGO experience. She helps social enterprises in education, agriculture, and clean tech expand markets, raise capital, and amplify impact. She is a member of the International Advisory Council of APCO Worldwide.
Samuel Bon
Chairperson of the Board
Samuel Bon brings vast executive experience in development and strategy. The former CEO of Swisscontact and an ICRC executive, he is an expert in large-scale impact and governance, ensuring reliable delivery in challenging environments.
Michael Wray
Edulution Founder
Michael founded Edulution in 2015 and is the visionary behind our values and operations. He is a Global Executive with over 25 years of experience, including CEO and CFO roles at multinational organizations, and a proven track record of driving sustainable growth in purpose-led enterprises.
Sandy Mattison
South African Board Member
Sandy has over 20 years of corporate experience and involvement in 5 start-ups. Her core skills include strategy, organisational management, and leadership. She has supported a number of philanthropic ventures, believing in education's power to transform lives.
Kanini Mutooni
Kanini Mutooni is a globally recognised impact investor and education advocate with over 20 years’ experience across Africa, Europe and the US. A Managing Director at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, she has led major investments in education and social innovation, served on numerous boards, and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.

Be part of the solution

Our impact is a testament to the power of collaboration. When schools, funders, and communities work together, we can close the gaps in foundational learning for good.