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Education funding is crucial for the future of Africa's children. Less than 1 in 5 African countries dedicate 20 per cent or more of their public spending to education. It's time to prioritize foundational learning and ensure every child has a chance to thrive. #DAC2024 #YearofEducation

The statistics highlight the urgent need to equip Africa’s youth with education, vocational training, and support for special needs. With changing socio-economic conditions, these numbers can improve or worsen. It’s crucial that we take steps, no matter how small, to address these challenges and push for progress. Accountability will be key in making lasting change. Lucy Appiah Molly Matteson Adu-Boahen John Kitcher Joel Boakye-Mensah #YouthEmpowerment #EducationForAll #VocationalTraining #InclusiveDevelopment #AfricaFuture #SpecialNeedsSupport #SocioEconomicGrowth #SustainableChange #AccountabilityMatters #ProgressForAfrica

Are you an organisation that excels at ensuring all of Africa’s young people have equal access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) opportunities?  The African Union Commission and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) are on the lookout for outstanding organizations that are advancing equitable and inclusive technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across Africa. If your programs focus on providing equal TVET access to women, girls, marginalized communities, or people with disabilities, this is your chance to shine! Purpose of the Competition This competition aims to identify and celebrate innovative practices that enhance equity and inclusion in TVET. The selected practices will contribute to a comprehensive digital Toolbox hosted on the ASPYEE (African Skill Portal for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship), aligning with the African Union’s 2024 theme: “Educate an African fit for the 21st century – Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Africa.” For more information: https://lnkd.in/gjhXX2hf https://lnkd.in/g89UXZBT https://lnkd.in/gk7nx75B https://lnkd.in/g72HE4hJ #internationalopportunitieshub #intopportunitieshub

Celebrating Africa Day 2024 with CMS South Africa 1. What are the issues that will shape education in Africa in 2024 onwards? The impact of COVID-19 on the education sector will continue to be felt over the next couple of years as children have missed out on fundamental years of schooling during lockdown. This year’s cohort of matriculants would have spent majority of their grade 8 year at home in 2020 with the revised curriculum and assessment plan being implemented. Those same students returned to school on a rotational basis in 2021. Although some schools in more affluent areas where able to communicate with learners using online platforms in lockdown, the same could not be said for all schools in South Africa. How much the aftereffects of COVID-19 will affect this year’s cohort and those to come will be dependent on whether schools have been able to make up for lost time. 2. Is the right to quality education for all in South Africa and Africa at large being realised? What strategies can be implemented to increase access to quality education for marginalized communities in Africa, ensuring inclusivity and equity across the continent? In modern day Africa, an inclusive education system means access to technology and the internet. Sadly, in 2024, access to technology and the internet still varies according to race, geographical location, age and even gender. The lack of access to technology and the internet in rural and/or underprivileged communities also means lack of access to information and quality education. Society is then divided into those who possess the information and the knowledge necessary to progress, and those who do not. If rural and/or underprivileged communities do not have access to technology and the internet, they will continue to fall behind, and inequality will continue to increase. This is where bridging the digital divide, which is closely connected to technology and internet access, to promote inclusive education comes in. Improving infrastructure and providing rural and/or underprivileged communities with digital resources to improve their digital skills can go a long way towards bridging the digital gap which exists between those living in modern/urban areas and those living in rural and/or underprivileged areas. #cms #cmslaw #africaday #africaday2024 #africa #legalprofession #relevantlearning #youngafricantalent #transformtheordinary

Urgent Call for Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Educational Crisis! Over the past three years, the South African government has allocated over R870 billion to education, yet challenges persist. Infrastructure deficiencies, inadequate teacher training, inequality, corruption, and social hurdles hinder progress. Investing in safe, well-equipped schools is crucial. Infrastructure gaps, like classrooms without roofs, impede learning. Similarly, accessible Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs are vital for teacher growth, especially in rural areas. Inequality persists, disproportionately affecting low-income families. Corruption diverts funds, eroding public trust. Social challenges like poverty and violence impede student development, highlighting the need for holistic support systems. To tackle these issues, collaboration is essential. Government, private sector, NGOs, and communities must join forces. Key actions include funding infrastructure, supporting teacher development, addressing inequality, combating corruption, and providing holistic support for students. Let's come together to create sustainable solutions for South Africa's education system. #EducationReform #CollaborationNeeded #SouthAfricaEducationCrisis

Urgent Call for Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Educational Crisis! Over the past three years, the South African government has allocated over R870 billion to education, yet challenges persist. Infrastructure deficiencies, inadequate teacher training, inequality, corruption, and social hurdles hinder progress. Investing in safe, well-equipped schools is crucial. Infrastructure gaps, like classrooms without roofs, impede learning. Similarly, accessible Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs are vital for teacher growth, especially in rural areas. Inequality persists, disproportionately affecting low-income families. Corruption diverts funds, eroding public trust. Social challenges like poverty and violence impede student development, highlighting the need for holistic support systems. To tackle these issues, collaboration is essential. Government, private sector, NGOs, and communities must join forces. Key actions include funding infrastructure, supporting teacher development, addressing inequality, combating corruption, and providing holistic support for students. Let's come together to create sustainable solutions for South Africa's education system. #EducationReform #CollaborationNeeded #SouthAfricaEducationCrisis

Urgent Call for Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Educational Crisis! Over the past three years, the South African government has allocated over R870 billion to education, yet challenges persist. Infrastructure deficiencies, inadequate teacher training, inequality, corruption, and social hurdles hinder progress. Investing in safe, well-equipped schools is crucial. Infrastructure gaps, like classrooms without roofs, impede learning. Similarly, accessible Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs are vital for teacher growth, especially in rural areas. Inequality persists, disproportionately affecting low-income families. Corruption diverts funds, eroding public trust. Social challenges like poverty and violence impede student development, highlighting the need for holistic support systems. To tackle these issues, collaboration is essential. Government, private sector, NGOs, and communities must join forces. Key actions include funding infrastructure, supporting teacher development, addressing inequality, combating corruption, and providing holistic support for students. Let's come together to create sustainable solutions for South Africa's education system. #EducationReform #CollaborationNeeded #SouthAfricaEducationCrisis

As we celebrate #YouthDay2024, we emphasize the fact that the foundations we lay today will shape the #Youth of tomorrow. We need to advocate for #Foundationallearning for all children in Africa, whether it's increased education funding, implementing cost-effective approaches to improve teaching, or using data to inform policy, every action propels us towards our goal of quality education for Africa’s children. #Foundationallearning #EACEducationConference #DataDrivenEducation #EducationalImpact

🚀 Future of Education Amid Crisis: Insights from ADS2024 Policy Brief! 🌍 The Africa Dialogue Series (ADS) 2024 just released a crucial policy brief on “Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas,” jointly prepared by the African Union Commission, UNHCR, UNICEF, and OSAA. 💡 Here’s why this matters more than ever: 🚨 Unprecedented Humanitarian Needs: 123 million school-aged children in Africa are crisis-affected. Shockingly, 46 million are currently out of school. 🌱 #ClimateChange Impact: Every year, climate-exacerbated disasters disrupt education for 40 million children. High climate risk = Poor education outcomes. 👩🎓 Gender Disparities: Girls in crisis zones face major educational disruptions. Forced displacement slashes their schooling years and hinders their transition to secondary education. 🧠 Mental Health Crisis: 1 in 5 children in crisis areas battle mental health issues. We need robust psychosocial support in schools. 🌐 Digital Divide: COVID-19 spotlighted massive digital learning gaps. Almost half of sub-Saharan African students were cut off from online education. Time to bridge the #digitaldivide with strategic partnerships and innovative solutions! 💰 Funding Gaps: Education gets less than 3% of humanitarian aid. This critical sector is severely underfunded. 🚀 Future Prospects: Investing in education during crises can revolutionize Africa’s growth, fostering a generation ready to drive economic and innovative progress. Read the full #policybrief now: https://lnkd.in/eaup2wtn   Let's unite to prioritize education in emergency responses. By ensuring resilient, inclusive education systems for all children, including refugees and forcibly displaced persons, we can create a brighter future together. 🌟 #EducationInCrisis #WithRefugees #DigitalDivide #InnovativeSolutions #HumanitariansAtWork #ClimateChange #HumanitarianAid #YouthEmpowerment #ADS2024

Kenya contributes approximately 6% of the continental data on Out-of-School Children (OOSC), with about 60% of this figure stemming from the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) regions. This underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by children in these areas. The Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) has been active for eight years, supported by initiatives like the Samburu Girls Foundation, which offers educational opportunities to girls rescued from harmful cultural practices. The program is tailored to address cultural barriers, limited access to quality education, and other factors hindering education in ASAL regions. It provides academic support, life skills, mentorship, psychosocial care, and technovation to prepare learners for reintegration into the formal education system. Tailoring the ALP is crucial to accelerating the learning of over-aged children who aspire to return to mainstream education. Many of these children are uncomfortable sharing classes with significantly younger peers, making it essential to create an environment that caters to their unique learning needs. To complement these efforts, it is urgent for the Ministry Of Education, Kenya (MOE) to expedite the development of guidelines and policies on Accelerated Education Programmes (AEP). This formalization will strengthen ongoing initiatives and provide a structured avenue for accelerated learning across the country. The Speed School model introduced in Uganda and Ethiopia by Geneva Global and subsequently adopted by their respective governments, is a tested program that aligns with the geopolitical context of ASAL regions. Its success provides a valuable blueprint for scaling similar interventions in Kenya. NACONEK NACONEK Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) Drylands Learning & Capacity Building Initiative UNICEF Porticus Save the Children International Concern Worldwide Kenya Norwegian Refugee Council Geneva Global Rosemary Kyalo Nelson Owange Ahmed shale Joshua Muskin Abebaw Abetei Tegegn Wanjiru Wahome Salima Mohammed Mbaya Edwin