Mon, 1 May
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Happy Labour Day!
Today more than 160 countries celebrate working people and their rights. Thanks to the action taken by workers over many years, millions of people have won fundamental rights and protection. Minimum wages have been established, there are limits on working hours, and people have the right to paid holidays and sick pay.
Labour Day is an opportunity to celebrate the talents, skills and accomplishments of workers across all industries. For us, it is a moment to say thank you to all our staff, past and present, for their incredible contribution to the growth of EducAid and to the advancement of education in Sierra Leone.
Thank you!
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Labour Day is an opportunity to celebrate the talents, skills and accomplishments of workers across all industries. For us, it is a moment to say thank you to all our staff, past and present, for their incredible contribution to the growth of EducAid and to the advancement of education in Sierra Leone.
Thank you!
Tue, 2 May
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BAM is our Business Administration & Management Course, run in partnership with the University of Makeni.
We are very proud to announce the graduation of another group of BAM students who received their degrees last Saturday.
Huge thanks to all our lecturers and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this possible.
#BAM #Business #Administration #Management #EducAid #Education #SierraLeone
Congratulations to our BAM graduates who received their degrees last Saturday!
BAM is our Business Administration & Management Course, run in partnership with the University of Makeni.
Thursday, 4 May
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Did you know that 89% of EducAid’s staff this year are former EducAid pupils?
Sustainability and capacity building are at the heart of EducAid. This is part of what makes EducAid different, and drives our programme’s success. The majority of the design, delivery and evolution of our projects is not only carried out by local people, yet those who have studied with us and are now carrying this forward.
Find out more about our programmes and how EducAid is driving change https://www.educaid.org.uk/what-we-do/
#Education #EducAid #SierraLeone #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment
Did you know that 89% of EducAid’s staff this year are former EducAid pupils?
Sustainability and capacity building are at the heart of EducAid. This is part of what makes EducAid different, and drives our programme’s success.
Sat, 6 May
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Best wishes to our pupils in Maronka and all the pupils across Sierra Leone sitting the NPSE – National Primary School Examination today!
#EducAid #Education #SierraLeone #NPSE #school #PrimarySchool
Mon, 8 May
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With the bank holiday weekend coming to a close in the UK, continue to make this a weekend to remember by supporting EducAid.
A monthly donation goes directly to running our programmes and is life changing for one of our students – ensuring them access to quality education and a future full of possibilities. £50 per month covers the education, food and care of a live-in student, £20 per month feeds a student.
Find out more and donate here https://www.educaid.org.uk/get-involved/#donateInfo
Fri, 12 May
At EducAid we believe that innovation in education is essential for Sierra Leone because it can help address some of the country’s more pressing challenges, not only those strictly related to education such as access and quality, but also economic growth and social development.
Access to education is a major challenge because of the lack of trained teachers, distance to school, and limited and often inadequate teaching and learning material. Innovative approaches can address these issues and make education more affordable and accessible to more people.
Innovation in education can also help to improve the quality of education. By using technology and other innovative approaches, educators can create more engaging, effective, and personalised learning experiences for students. This can help to improve learning outcomes and prepare students for success.
Education is a key driver of economic growth and development. Innovative education approaches can help to equip people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing job market. By investing in education and in innovation in education, we can create a more competitive and prosperous economy.
Education is critical for social development. By providing people with education and training, we can empower them to participate more fully in their communities. This can help to build a stronger, more democratic society.
In partnership with Fab Data, EducAid is piloting an AI chatbot for teachers. This tool can provide teachers with comprehensive answers to a wide range of education questions. Together with Imagine Worldwide, we are also introducing tablets to engage teachers and students with new learning activities.
By investing in education and embracing innovation, we can build a brighter future for Sierra Leone in line with global trends.
#EducAid #Education #SierraLeone #Innovation #TransformingEducation #socialdevelopment #development
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At EducAid we believe that innovation in education is essential for Sierra Leone’s economic growth and social development.
Innovative approaches can make education more affordable and accessible to more people. By using technology and other innovative approaches, educators can create more engaging and personalised learning experiences for students. This can help to improve learning outcomes and prepare students for success. Innovative education approaches can help to equip people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing job market. By providing people with education and training, we can empower them to participate more fully in their communities. This can help to build a stronger, more democratic society.
In partnership with Fab Data, EducAid is piloting an AI chatbot for teachers. This tool can provide teachers with comprehensive answers to a wide range of education questions. Together with Imagine Worldwide, we are also introducing tablets to engage teachers and students with new learning activities, across 40 schools in Sierra Leone.
By investing in education and embracing innovation, we can build a brighter future for Sierra Leone.
#EducAid #Education #SierraLeone #Innovation #TransformingEducation #socialdevelopment #development
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Investment in education and embracing innovation builds a brighter future for Sierra Leone. Innovative approaches to education can help to equip people with skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing job market.
Sun, 14 May
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Today in Sierra Leone and many other countries people celebrate mothers. It is an opportunity to recognise and honour the contributions that mothers make to our lives and to society as a whole.
Our special appreciation goes to all mothers who support education and help shape young lives in our communities.
“My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was.” Lisa Leslie
#EducAid #Education #SierraLeone #HappyMothersDay2023
Tue, 16 May
From October 2022 to May 2023 a team from the EducAid Rolal school lead by our site coordinator Kabiru participated in the Education Uninterrupted Incubator (EUI), Plans International’s innovative incubator programme which aims to advance uninterrupted access to inclusive quality education for children and young people in Sierra Leone and Ghana.
The EUI is a collaborative virtual space to develop and test youth-led ideas to ensure continuous and quality education. Our team was selected through a competitive process that awarded the most interesting project ideas. Their project was to develop video lessons for secondary school students to learn maths and science in a fun and easy way. By actively participating in the EUI and via training from the Youth Development Labs (YLabs), our team gained knowledge and practical skills in human-centred design. They learned about design research, data synthesis, ideation, and prototyping. They received mentorship from Plan International’s Inclusive and Quality Education Specialist, and gained experience in youth leadership, public speaking, and utilising professional online collaboration tools.
Working with the support of the EUI, our team was able to develop the original project concept and design STEMPower, a series of educational videos where girls and young women explain content related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). These videos have the ambition not only to support STEM teaching and learning, but also to challenge gender stereotypes, with the girls and young women presenting the topics also acting as role models for their audience and contributing to boosting the confidence of many girls and women across Sierra Leone.
As the project enters its piloting phase, we want to thank Mabinty, Augusta, Fatmata, Hawanatu and Kabiru for their dedication. What a great effort!
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #EUI #STEM #Science #Technology #Engineering #Mathematics #PlanInternational #planinternationalsierraleone #youth #innovation #girls
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From October 2022 to May 2023 a team from EducAid Rolal lead by our site coordinator Kabiru participated in the Education Uninterrupted Incubator (EUI), the innovative incubator programme launched by Plan International to advance uninterrupted access to inclusive quality education for children and young people in Sierra Leone and Ghana.
The EUI is a collaborative virtual space to develop and test youth-led ideas to ensure continuous and quality education. Our team was selected through a competitive process that awarded the most interesting project ideas. Their project was to develop video lessons for secondary school students to learn maths and science in a fun and easy way. With support from YLabs, our team was able to design STEMPower, a series of educational videos where girls and young women explain content related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). These videos have the ambition not only to support STEM teaching and learning, but also to challenge gender stereotypes, with the girls and young women presenting the topics also acting as role models for their audience and contributing to boosting the confidence of many girls and women across Sierra Leone.
As the project enters its piloting phase, we want to thank Mabinty, Augusta, Fatmata, Hawanatu and Kabiru for their dedication. What a great effort!
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #EUI #STEM #Science #Technology #Engineering #Mathematics #PlanInternational #planinternationalsierraleone #youth #innovation #girls
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A team from EducAid Rolal participated in the Education Uninterrupted Incubator launched by Plan International. With support from YLabs, they developed STEMPower, educational videos where girls explain content related to STEM.
Wed, 17 May
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What if you had to walk more than 6 kilometres every day to get water?
Today at EducAid’s Book Club we talk about The Water Princess, by acclaimed author Susan Verde and award-winning illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.
With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land, but clean drinking water is scarce in her small village in Burkina Faso. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring, and she dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own.
Inspired by the childhood of Burkinabé model Georgie Badiel, this vibrant, engaging picture book sheds light on this struggle that continues all over the world today, instilling hope for a future when all children will have access to clean drinking water.
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #EducAidBookClub #bookclub #TheWaterPrincess
What if you had to walk more than 6 km every day to get water? Today at EducAid’s Book Club we talk about The Water Princess, an engaging book on this struggle that continues all over the world today.
Fri, 19 May
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Exciting news!
EducAid is proud to work with many extraordinary partners across the world; and our latest celebrity EducAid supporter is particularly special. A clue – she was born in Freetown and now is one of the UK’s best chefs!
Introducing the wonderful Maria Bradford – Born in Sierra Leone’s capital, learning to cook alongside her mother and grandmother, Maria Bradford’s passion for food led to her training as a chef and then starting her highly successful catering business – Shwen Shwen. With @Shwen Shwen at the forefront of Sierra Leonean-inspired fine dining experiences, Maria was able to experiment and introduce innovative dishes to showcase the rich tapestry of her culinary heritage. Her debut cookbook – Sweet Salone will be out in July!
Maria will be joining the EducAid team as a role model on our Strong Girl Incubator programme and helping to promote EducAid’s work. Thank you Maria for joining us – find out more about her great work on https://shwenshwen.com/ @shwenshwenbymaria
Exciting news! Acclaimed Freetown-born chef Maria Bradford will be joining the EducAid team as a role model on our Strong Girl Incubator. Maria is the founder of Shwen Shwen, a successful catering business. Her debut cookbook – Sweet Salone will be out in July! @shwenshwenbyM
Tue, 22 May
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“There is a difference between rules and agreed expectations. Rules are made by individuals and agreed expectations are prepared together with the pupils. It is not good for a teacher to impose rules on the pupils, but rather agree together with them on what is expected from all” – E. Kamara, SLEIC training participant.
The ambitious objective of the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC) is to improve learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy for children in government primary schools nationwide. EducAid is part of SLEIC, working with 65 schools and more than 500 teachers not only to support them improve their academic teaching skills, but also to train them in classroom management, inclusive practices and strategies to foster a collaborative learning environment.
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #SLEIC #expectations #literacy #numeracy #classmanagement #learningenvironments
The Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge aims at improving learning outcomes at primary level. EducAid works with 65 schools to help teachers improve their skills and train them in classroom management and strategies to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Thu, 25 May
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Today is Africa Day, the annual commemoration of the creation of the African Union. This day serves as an important reminder of Africa’s continued collective struggle against adversity. It is a celebration of African diversity and of the cultural and economic potential that exists on the continent.
Africa Day holds significance because it is an opportunity to promote African heritage and appreciate the different cultures, traditions, languages and art forms present across the African continent. It is also a day to acknowledge the achievements of African countries and individuals and address African challenges such as poverty, inequality, conflicts, and climate change. It is an occasion to discuss issues, promote dialogue, and seek solutions to uplift the continent and improve the lives of its people.
On Africa Day, EducAid renews its commitment to increasing access to free quality education in Sierra Leone because education contributes to economic development, poverty alleviation, improved health outcomes, gender equality, social stability, democracy, and sustainable development. By prioritising education, countries can unlock the potential of their people, improve their overall well-being, and pave the way for a brighter future.
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #AfricaDay #Africa #AfricanUnion #sustainabledevelopment #genderequality #povertyalleviation #health
On Africa Day, EducAid renews its commitment to education. By prioritising education, countries can unlock the potential of their people, improve their overall well-being, and pave the way for a brighter future.
Fri, 26 May
School materials play a crucial role in the education of children and young people. They are essential for the effective teaching and learning process because they enable access to knowledge, foster independent learning, and encourage students to apply what they have learned.
Our deepest gratitude goes to our partner @School in a Bag for supporting EducAid Lumley by sending 204 #SchoolBags that will make a huge difference to our students.
Each SchoolBag contains essential learning materials such as pencils, pens and exercise books, as well as a reusable water bottle, a lunchbox, and hygiene products. Everything that a child needs to go to school and learn.
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #Africa #SchoolinaBag #SchoolBag #learning #learningmaterials
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Our deepest gratitude goes to our partner School in a Bag (tag) for supporting EducAid Lumley by sending 204 SchoolBags that will make a huge difference to our students.
Each SchoolBag contains essential learning materials such as pencils, pens and exercise books, as well as a reusable water bottle, a lunchbox, and some hygiene products. Everything that a child needs to go to school and learn.
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #Africa #SchoolinaBag #SchoolBag #learning #learningmaterials
Our deepest gratitude goes to our partner School in a Bag (tag) for supporting EducAid Lumley by sending 204 SchoolBags containing learning materials and other supplies. This will make a huge difference to our students. Thank you!
Tue, 30 May
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Last week a delegation from Sierra Leone participated in the 30th Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) that took place for the first time in Kigali, Rwanda. PAMO is a prestigious annual event of the African Mathematics Union where the most talented secondary school students from across Africa are invited to come together to solve challenging mathematical problems in a friendly competition.
One of the six participants from Sierra Leone was EducAid Rolal student Rose Marie Sesay. Rose Marie is 16 years old and attends SS2. She loves reading, playing football and solving maths problems, of course! After representing EducAid Rolal in maths competitions at national and regional level, she made her way to PAMO 2023.
Our heartfelt congratulations go to all the students participating in PAMO. Thank you to the Sierra Leone team for representing Sierra Leone and especially to Rose Marie making EducAid and the Port Loko district proud!
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #Africa #PAMO #Maths #PanAfricanMathematicsOlympiad #Rwanda #secondaryschool #youngtalent #STEM #STEMeducation #girlseducation
Our heartfelt congratulations go to all the students participating in the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad that took place last week in Kigali, Rwanda. Congratulations to Rose Marie Sesay from EducAid Rolal for making the team representing Sierra Leone. Well done!
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Wed, 31 May
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On Thursdays, we hold Girl Power Group sessions with our female students. The GPG is a space to talk about gender related topics, violence prevention and empowerment. Strong female role models from local communities (and afar!) are invited as speakers to talk with students on various subjects, offering guidance and inspiration on how to achieve their dreams. This time also offers female students the opportunity to talk about the issues affecting them in their lives and work together to find solutions to their problems.
Similar sessions are held working with men and boys in our White Ribbon Campaign, where we work on violence prevention, promoting gender equality, healthy relationships and transforming social norms.
Last week, our country director Miriam joined the girls at Lumley in the Girl Power Group for an animated discussion on sex education and understanding their bodies. Knowledge is power!
#EducAid #education #SierraLeone #girlseducation #girlsempowerment
On Thursdays, we hold the Girl Power Group sessions; a space to talk about gender related topics, violence prevention and empowerment. Last week, our country director joined the girls for an animated discussion on sex education and understanding their bodies. Knowledge is power!
