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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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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