Across the Philippines, too many children advance in school without mastering the most essential skill: reading and comprehension. BINHI English Literacy Foundation, Inc. is changing that.
From February 2 to 13, 2026, BINHI conducted post-test assessments at 19 partner schools as the capstone of our six-month BINHI Learning Program. This intensive evaluation—directly comparing post-test results to pre-tests—measured progress in phonics, fluency, and comprehension for struggling and non-reader scholars.
Why Post-Tests Matter
Post-tests are the heartbeat of BINHI’s approach. Unlike vague progress reports, they provide rigorous, quantifiable data that validates teaching methods, identifies areas for refinement, and builds trust with schools, donors, and partners. By comparing pre- and post-results, we turn abstract growth into concrete evidence—proving structured, evidence-based instruction closes the literacy gap. This transparency fuels sustained impact, empowering teachers and celebrating every scholar’s breakthrough.
The results? Clear improvement across all kits. Here’s a snapshot of average score gains (pre-test to post-test) from this round:
Shoutout to Our Dedicated Volunteers
None of this happens without the support of 159 volunteers from iVolunteer Philippines, TheOneHourProject, DLSU Para-teachers, Cognizant Philippines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Philippines, plus countless groups individuals who gave their precious time to facilitate these assessments. They didn’t just help administer tests; they witnessed the transformation firsthand, seeing struggling scholars light up with new confidence. Their commitment turned data into real stories of hope.
Volunteers shared heartfelt reflections:
“With NGOs like Binhi English Literacy Foundation, Inc. and devoted teachers… who painstakingly give extra time and effort to help these kids, who are non-readers and frustrated readers, read, speak and spell better in English, I SEE HOPE.” -Badette Felix
“Spending time with these children, seeing their effort, resilience and small wins was a powerful reminder of why literacy work matters so deeply. I’m thankful to have played even a small part in opening brighter learning opportunities for them.” – Nina Balingit
To date, BINHI has reached 7,241 scholars across 323 classes and 52 public schools and community centers. By blending evidence-based instruction with post-test rigor, we’re closing the literacy gap—one reader at a time.
