In the second episode of Edupreneur Talks Andy talks to Naa Anyele Perbi, co-founder of Perbi Cubs - a learning community using a combination of library services, in-school programs and a digital platform with exciting content, quizzes and rewards that motivate kids to read more.
Many children in Ghana perform poorly in school due to their inability to read. This denies them the opportunity to make meaning of their world, and negatively affects their future.
In a bid to spark a love for reading within their kids, Anyele and her husband Dr Yaw Perbi founded Perbi Cubs - a learning community using a combination of library services, in-school programs and a digital platform. The platform offers children between age 7 and 12 access to + 10 000 e-books, along with various exciting quizzes and rewards that motivate kids to read more. In addition, Perbi Cubs does webinars and videos with motivational people to help broaden kids' viewpoint. All content is curated around the school curriculum to help children learn in an easier way, read more for pleasure and perform better in all subjects.
In this episode, Anyele talks about their entrepreneurial journey - from a family affair to a growing EdTech company, reflects on the importance of reading for pleasure, and shares tips on how to move children from struggling to proficient readers.