About us.

Who we are

"We Empower Students and Teachers to Thrive, Creating Lasting, Positive Change in Education."

Founded in 2013, Shule Direct began as a vision to provide every learner with the opportunity to access quality education. Recognizing the challenges of limited resources, we harnessed the power of technology to create a platform that makes education affordable, accessible, and impactful for million.

OUR VISION

To provide children and youth with skills, competencies and values to be lifelong learners and to thrive in the digital economy of the future.

OUR MISSION

To improve holistic learning outcomes for children and youth in Africa through the integration of relevant, contextual and engaging digital technology in education.

Core Value.

Integrity
Our view of integrity is assumption of integrity in its wholesomeness, where there is a harmony between what we think, what we say and what we do based on equity, fairness and honesty
Creative
Fresh ideas, fresh thoughts and fresh execution embody how we seek to achieve our objectives. This is a free space to experiment with what has never been done before.
User-Centered Design
At the heart of Shule Direct, there is the user. Our programs, products and services are developed with the user in mind. The User is King
Confidentiality
The nature of our operations expects the highest level of confidentiality to protect our intellectual property and that of our partners. When required by law, or in matters of illegal concerns or upon permission by a partner, Shule Direct will disclose the proprietary information.
Collaborative
We have seen the best results when people from diverse experience and expertise work together. We will share and work with mutual parties to build our capacity and achieve our objectives.
Innovative
Shule Direct deploys technical knowledge and skills to respond to the most of the society.

Founder's Story

Faraja Nyalandu

Founded in 2013, Shule Direct was born out of Faraja’s desire to make a meaningful impact on the education system in East Africa. The platform offers a range of resources, including digital textbooks, interactive quizzes, and video lessons, all tailored to the Tanzanian curriculum. It aims to provide high-quality, up-to-date educational content to students at no cost, using technology to overcome barriers like limited access to textbooks, teachers, and school infrastructure.

Through Shule Direct, Faraja has reached thousands of students across Tanzania and the broader East African region, enabling them to learn at their own pace and in their own time. Her commitment to digital education has led Shule Direct to become one of the leading platforms for online learning in the region.

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Recognitions

Board of Directors

Board Member
Dr. Honorati Masanja
Board Member
Germana Sondoka
Board Member
Kheri Mbiro
Board Member
Tahseen Shariff

Our Team

Faraja Nyalandu
Founder & Co-C.E.O
Faraja Kotta Nyalandu
Iku
Co-C.E.O
Iku Mwanjisi Lazaro
Patience
Chief Operational Officer
Patience Richard
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Director of M.E.A.L
Nobel Makele
Berthasia
Director Curriculum & Learning Content.
Berthasia Richard
Caren
Office Administrator
Caren Alex
Charles
Content Manager
Charles Mwambene
Jenipher
Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager
Jenipher Lembe
Glory
Strategy and Partnerships Manager
Glory Ndyetabura
Victor
Back-End Developer
Victor Kibugi
Albert
Back-End Developer
Albert Melkiory
Gregory
Front-End Developer
Gregory Mjange
Faraja Nyalandu
Founder & Co-C.E.O
Faraja Kotta Nyalandu
Iku
Co-C.E.O
Iku Mwanjisi Lazaro
Patience
Chief Operational Officer
Patience Richard
Berthasia
Director Curriculum & Learning Content.
Berthasia Richard
Charles
Content Manager
Charles Mwambene
Jenipher
Advocacy & Community Engagement
Jenipher Lembe
Glory
Strategy and Partnerships Manager
Glory Ndyetabura
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Director of M.E.A.L
Nobel Makele
Caren
Office Administrator
Caren Alex
Patience
Chief Operational Officer
Patience Richard
Victor
Back-End Developer
Victor Kibugi
Gregory
Front-End Developer
Gregory Mjange
Albert
Back-End Developer
Albert Melkiory

Our History

2013

Shule Direct was founded as a social enterprise in response to major challenges in the Tanzanian education system.

 
2014

Launch of our Learning Management System (Elimika LMS) and API.

 
2015

Signed a contract with Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) to formalize the content review process.

2016
  1. Launch of Makini SMS and mobile app.
  2. Launch of our first Mobile App (Android) for learning in secondary schools.
  3. Launch of Makini SMS learning platform.
 
2017

Launch of our Mobile App (iOS) for learning in secondary schools.

2018

Co-founders of Shule Direct launched an innovation platform for social entrepreneurs, Ndoto Hub.

2019-2023
  1. Shule Direct CEO appointed by World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.

  2. Shule Direct Kids app launch and CEO recognition.

  3. Shule Direct Kids app launched as mobile platform for primary school students.
  4. The CEO appointed as official Tanzania Emerging Youth Awards (TEYA) 2022 judge.
  5. The CEO elected as board member for the Global Campaign for Education .
  6. The CEO elected as a board chairperson of TENMET.
  7. 10 years ANNIVERSARY (2023)
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