Meet the 2026 Fellows: Inclusive Solutions

Research indicated that children achieve significantly better foundational outcomes when they begin learning in their home language.

Despite this, there remains a critical shortage of early-childhood educational software available in native South African languages. In this video, we speak to Lisa Ellis, Owner and Director at Inclusive Solutions, who is actively addressing this gap.

Supported by the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, her organisation is redeveloping an award-winning software title to deliver foundational literacy, numeracy, and science curriculum in local languages.

Crucially, the platform is designed with universal accessibility in mind. By incorporating features such as high visual contrast and compatibility with assistive devices, the software ensures that children of all abilities can engage with the content seamlessly. Through scaling this proven educational tool, Inclusive Solutions is working to ensure that no young learner is excluded.

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