📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: A New Chapter Begins for LING, We have Been Selected! 🚀
As we step into 2026, we do so with gratitude, renewed energy, and a powerful milestone to celebrate. The year 2025 was not without challenges. Some planned activities were delayed, and certain partnership commitments did not materialize as expected. Yet, even in those difficult moments, we held on to our mission with what we call the “IF Factor” Integrity, Faith, and Forward Movement. With the support of our donors, the encouragement of our partners, and the determination of our team, we closed the year stronger than we could have imagined.
Through perseverance, learning, and consistency, we witnessed growth beyond our expectations. Participating in conferences, training programs, and virtual learning sessions sharpened our skills, strengthened our resilience, and prepared us to face new challenges with confidence and readiness.
Today, we are proud to announce that LING has officially been selected to join the Team4Tech Generative AI in Education Cohort for 2026, a significant step that opens the door to new knowledge, tools, and opportunities. This program will equip us with practical digital skills and responsible AI integration approaches to support teachers, students, and communities in navigating emerging technologies. It is more than good news, it is a meaningful way to begin the New Year, not just with hope, but with direction.
This selection also reminds us that learning is a journey. Our first application was not selected, and although that moment was disappointing, the feedback we received guided our improvement. Today, that setback has made this achievement even more rewarding. It taught us that growth often begins where comfort ends, and progress can rise even from moments that fall short of our expectations.
As we enter 2026, we step forward with:
To everyone who has stood with us, our donors, partners, community leaders, teachers, supporters, and every young person who believes in possibility, thank you. Your support matters. Your trust matters. And together, we are shaping something meaningful.
Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and responsible innovation.
2026 will be a year of momentum, impact, and purpose.
The journey continues.
The vision expands.
And we are just getting started.
By: Rafia Nasiru
Program Manager, LING