Education

We offer support within the full spectrum of education, ranging from early childhood development to informal adult education, including approaches and interventions within the following areas:

pre-school schemes provision of care, child development and learning

formal education and implementation of quality standards in schools such as child friendly and learner centered approaches, standards for non-abusive practices and compliance with children's rights. Quality standards also encompass inclusiveness in education, i.e. allowing equal access for girls, out-of-school children and disabled children

schools realizing effective management and good governance

schools innovating on environmental schemes and income generation

back on track programmes for education in emergency and conflict settings, including remedial education and accelerated learning programmes

youth education, i.e. life skills and vocational training packages

adult education, basically literacy involving also skills training, awareness raising and income generating components

civic education, mobilizing for democratic participation and building citizenship

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela