The Africa Feature Network (AFN) on Wednesday 14th May signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana based education network Muna Kalati in a move aimed at advancing literacy through the media.
In a press release dated 15th May 2025, the two organisations said that the partnership marks the beginning of literacy campaigns in Africa, especially among children, noting that it will be a game changer in Africa’s child literacy.
Christian Elongue, the Managing Director of Kabod Group under which Muna Kalati runs, said that the partnership will give them wings to expand their mission in Africa.
“Partnering with AFN gives us the wings to expand that mission into the realm of advocacy, media, and social transformation.” Elongue noted
Elongue noted that their mission has always been to awaken the power of stories in shaping young minds, and having AFN on board plays a critical role in ensuring that the message is made available to a bigger number of Africans and the world through the global village.
On his part, Peter Aowa, the President and Founder of AFN, said that the partnership marked the beginning of a milestone foundation in the education of children across Africa, something he says AFN is passionate about.
“We see literacy not just as a basic skill, but as a cornerstone for reshaping African narratives. Through this collaboration, we are building a foundation to redefine the continent through education and collective storytelling,” the seasoned freelance journalist said.
From bilingual digital storytelling to co-designed youth empowerment campaigns, the partnership outlines clear pathways for impact.
Activities will include joint visibility campaigns, cross-platform content publication, and educational programming, all aimed at amplifying African values, voices, and victories.
PR and Partnerships Officer at Muna Kalati, Christiana Eleh, said that as an organisation, they are happy to enter into partnership with AFN, adding that it was the beginning of a transformative action for the African continent.
“We are thrilled to walk this journey with a partner that truly understands the weight and worth of African stories and why it’s urgent to advocate for a more vibrant and productive continent. This partnership is the beginning of something transformative, not only for our institutions but for the continent as a whole,” she said.
As both organizations begin rolling out joint programs, Norman Nyandega, Communications and Partnerships Manager at the Africa Feature Network, believes that the time to talk about Africa’s shortcomings is long gone and the need for solution based partnerships such as this is what Africa longs for.
Nyandega, in a statement to the media, said that he is confident that the partnership is going to result in bigger impactful initiatives in the continent in areas of education, which he notes is the foundation of long lasting development.
Muna Kalati was founded in 2017 in Cameroon as a result of an action research project sponsored by the University Senghor of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. The initiative was launched to address the lack of visibility, documentation, and access to African children’s literature and the professionals behind it.
It began as a digital platform focused on creating, curating, and sharing culturally relevant stories across Africa, with a vision to promote literacy and imagination among African children.
While it has since established its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, the organization’s foundational work and early growth remain deeply connected to its Cameroonian origins.
Today, Muna Kalati operates as a Pan African non profit committed to bridging the gap in access to Afrocentric educational content, particularly across Francophone and Anglophone regions.
