The project’s overarching objective is to improve educational access, quality, and the overall well-being of school-aged children, with a particular focus on those who were previously out of school and those enrolled in formal education requiring academic support. This comprehensive initiative involves renovating buildings, establishing community centers, offering Non-Formal Education (NFE) and Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) for out-of-school children, and providing remedial programs for students needing academic catch-up. Minor rehabilitation work is carried out in targeted schools, while 40 teachers and education personnel are capacitated to deliver NFE programs, ALP, and remedial education effectively. Recreational activities promote holistic development. In response to COVID-19, the project includes awareness-raising efforts, both about the virus and associated gender-based violence risks, and conducts awareness sessions within the targeted communities. Distance learning is provided during the pandemic, along with hygiene improvement initiatives, all aimed at fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive educational environment for school-aged children.

The Services Provided :

1. Rehabilitate and equip the targeted buildings.
2. Establish two community centers.
3. Provide Non-Formal Education (NFE) and Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for out-of-school children. Additionally, offer remedial programs for children enrolled in formal schools who need to catch up on their academic level to match their age and knowledge.
4. Conduct minor rehabilitation work for the targeted schools.
5. Build the capacity of 40 teachers and education personnel for the implemented NFE programs, ALP, and remedial programs.
6. Organize recreational activities for the targeted students.
7. Provide COVID-19 awareness-raising interventions, including information on associated gender-based violence (GBV) risks and key messages.
8. Reach the targeted communities through awareness-raising sessions.
9. Offer distance learning during the COVID-19 response, in addition to awareness-raising activities, and improve hygiene conditions for the targeted students.