Piloting in Ethiopian secondary classrooms

Better learning and teaching — even without the internet

Offline-first tools and Melak, an AI-assisted tutor, for students who need understanding and teachers who need clearer support.

Access gaps hurt both students and teachers

When connectivity is unreliable, students lose learning time and teachers lose ways to support them.

For students

Consistent learning support

Clear explanations and practice should not depend on strong wifi at home. Melak helps students understand — in Amharic or English.

For teachers

Visibility into who needs help

Assignments and progress views surface where learners struggle, so class time goes where it matters.

Built for Ethiopian secondary schools — starting with Grade 11–12 government classrooms in the pilot.

How Kasina works

  1. 01

    Root — offline access

    After setup, Melak’s core tutoring is meant to keep working without wifi.

  2. 02

    Trunk — Melak explains

    Ask in Amharic or English and get a clear explanation — not just right or wrong.

  3. 03

    Wing — classroom insight

    Assignments and progress views help teachers see who needs support next.

Pilot

Classroom pilot

Grade 11–12 government schools in Addis Ababa (Kolfe Keranio, Nifas Silk-Lafto, Lemi Kura).

About the pilot

Locations

  • Addis Ababa

Kolfe Keranio · Nifas Silk-Lafto · Lemi Kura

Impact we will measure

Learning outcomes and teacher feedback first — exam data as supporting evidence. Results appear as the pilot reports.

Impact

Partners & funders

Schools, woreda and sub-city offices, and funders who share this mission — listed as confirmed.

Partners

Strengthen a classroom with us

Schools, teachers, funders, and volunteers can help improve day-to-day teaching and learning.

Get Involved