Sponsorship Program: Effectiveness of Numeracy Boost Intervention in Crisis Context (Myanmar, 2026)

Kayin State in Myanmar, represents a fragile context which undermined educational access and quality and children often face linguistic and cultural barriers within a predominantly Burmese curriculum. In crisis-affected and low-resource environments, community-led initiatives have proven essential for sustaining children’s learning opportunities. Early numeracy development is particularly vulnerable in such settings although numeracy skills—rooted in conceptual understanding—are fundamental for lifelong learning and economic participation. Save the Children’s Numeracy Boost initiative responds to these challenges through a holistic model that integrates student assessment, teacher development, and community engagement. However, evidence remains limited on its adaptation in settings where formal teacher training is constrained due to restricted access. This study addresses this gap by evaluating a modified implementation of Numeracy Boost—focusing on student assessment and community engagement—in Kayin State, Myanmar.

The study aims to assess how community-led math clubs and caregiver sessions can support children’s numeracy learning and socio-emotional well-being amid conditions of instability.