The Davis Method’s global reach expanded significantly in August 2025 when Davis UK & Ireland partnered with Dyslexia Tanzania to host two groundbreaking “Ask a Davis Expert” sessions. These live Zoom Q&A events brought together parents, educators, and neurodivergent adults seeking practical guidance grounded in the Davis approach.
The response exceeded all expectations.
The inaugural session on August 5th drew strong attendance and lively engagement from across Tanzania. Three experts led the discussion:
Questions flowed freely on topics including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, and how Davis programmes can adapt to the Tanzanian context. Participants showed genuine hunger for information about alternative approaches to neurodiversity support.
The enthusiasm was so overwhelming that organizers immediately scheduled a follow-up session.
The second session on August 12th featured international Davis neurodiversity expert Cathie Geraci. While attendance was smaller, the quality of discussion remained high.
Participants showed particular interest in Davis solutions for non-speaking learners with autism. The demand for this specialized knowledge was so strong that Cathie committed to returning for a dedicated session planned for after mid-September.
These events represent more than just information sharing. They mark the beginning of a purposeful collaboration between Davis UK & Ireland and Dyslexia Tanzania, with Rahma Amer Mbarak at the center.
Rahma’s unique position makes this partnership particularly powerful:
Her passion, credibility, and cultural grounding transformed this initiative from possibility into impact.
The success of these initial sessions has sparked ambitious plans for expansion:
Tanzania’s neurodivergent population has historically had limited access to specialized support. Traditional approaches often don’t account for cultural context or local resources. The Davis Method’s focus on strengths-based, individualized support translates well across cultures.
These sessions demonstrate that geographic barriers don’t have to limit access to quality neurodiversity support. When passionate advocates like Rahma and Caudence connect with international expertise, real change becomes possible.
The initiative’s success reflects the generous collaboration of all involved. Special recognition goes to Caudence Ayoti for her open and generous approach to partnerships of this kind. Her leadership at Dyslexia Tanzania created the foundation for this meaningful connection.
The willingness of Davis UK & Ireland experts to share their knowledge freely demonstrates the broader Davis community’s commitment to global accessibility.
These two sessions represent just the beginning. The momentum generated points toward a sustainable model for international Davis Method support that could extend well beyond Tanzania.
As discussions continue about expanded programming and training opportunities, one thing is clear: the appetite for alternative approaches to neurodiversity support exists worldwide. The challenge is creating sustainable ways to meet that demand.
The Tanzania partnership provides a promising template for how international collaboration can bridge expertise gaps while respecting local knowledge and cultural context.
The Davis UK & Ireland hub is dedicated to growing connections in Tanzania and beyond. Find out more about their programmes and partnerships at www.davismethod.co.uk.
Mwezi Agosti 2025, Davis UK & Ireland iliungana na Dyslexia Tanzania kuandaa vipindi viwili vya moja kwa moja vya Uliza Mtaalamu wa Davis vilivyolengwa mahsusi kwa hadhira ya Kitanzania. Vipindi hivi vya wazi vya maswali na majibu kupitia Zoom viliwaleta pamoja wazazi, walimu, na watu wazima wenye utofauti wa neva waliokuwa wakitafuta mwongozo wa vitendo na majibu yanayotokana na mbinu za Davis.
Kipindi cha kwanza, kilichofanyika tarehe 5 Agosti, kilizidi matarajio kwa mahudhurio makubwa na ushiriki hai. Kikao hicho kiliongozwa na: Richard Whitehead, Mkurugenzi wa Davis UK & Ireland; Rahma Amer Mbarak, ambaye kwa sasa ndiye Fasiliteta pekee wa Davis nchini Tanzania; na Caudence Ayoti, Mwanzilishi wa Dyslexia Tanzania.
Maswali yalihusu mada mbalimbali zikiwemo dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, na jinsi programu za Davis zinavyoweza kubadilishwa ili kufaa mazingira ya Tanzania. Mwitikio ulikuwa wa kusisimua kiasi kwamba kipindi cha pili kilipangwa wiki iliyofuata, tarehe 12 Agosti — safari hii kikimshirikisha Cathie Geraci, mtaalamu wa kimataifa wa utofauti wa ujifunzaji kupitia mbinu za Davis.
Ingawa kikao cha pili kilikuwa na mahudhurio ya chini kidogo, kiwango cha maswali na mjadala kilikuwa cha juu. Washiriki walionyesha hamu kubwa ya kupata suluhisho la Davis kwa wanafunzi wasiozungumza (non-verbal) wenye autism — mada ambayo Cathie atarudi kuijadili katika kikao kingine kinachopangwa kufanyika baada ya katikati ya mwezi Septemba.
Matukio haya yanaashiria mwanzo wa ushirikiano wenye matumaini na malengo mahususi kati ya Davis UK & Ireland na Dyslexia Tanzania, huku Rahma Amer Mbarak akiwa kiini cha ushirikiano huu. Rahma anashikilia nafasi muhimu katika mashirika haya yote mawili — kama Fasiliteta aliyeidhinishwa wa Davis, mwanachama wa Hub ya Davis, na mjumbe wa bodi ya Dyslexia Tanzania. Shauku yake, uaminifu wake, na uelewa wake wa kiutamaduni ndivyo vimefanya mpango huu kufanikiwa kwa namna ya kipekee.
Majadiliano sasa yanaendelea ili kuandaa matukio zaidi, kuboresha upatikanaji wa mafunzo kwa Watanzania wanaotamani kuwa Wafasiliteta wa Davis, na kuanzisha programu za uwamsho katika shule na idara za serikali za elimu maalum (SEN). Tunafurahishwa sana na maendeleo haya, na tunamshukuru kwa dhati Caudence Ayoti kwa mtazamo wake wa wazi na ukarimu katika kushirikiana kwenye miradi ya aina hii.
The Davis UK & Ireland hub is dedicated to growing connections in Tanzania and beyond. Find out more about their programmes and partnerships at www.davismethod.co.uk.