Articles
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Uganda hosts a new generation of high-aiming youth: “Education is crucial for girls”
The Covid-19 school closure highlighted how vital education is in Uganda’s refugee settlements. Most families are relieved that their children can return to learning, but schools also report a worrying trend of girls dropping out.
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Education and livelihoods for youth also support elderly refugees
The elderly are in a particularly vulnerable position in Uganda’s refugee settlements. With access to education and livelihoods, the community can also create a better future for the family’s seniors.
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Quality education builds a better life after school closure – “I thought I would not return”
Moving from congested tent structures into concrete classrooms not only improved the quality of teaching but also of life for learners and teachers at Ebenezer Secondary School. The pandemic led to a long school closure in Uganda, and now that candidate classes are back, one of the main challenges is bringing girls back to school.
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Inclusive education provides a safe and conducive environment for learners with disabilities
Pakele Girls School in Adjumani has established itself as a safe and conducive environment for learners with disabilities. Its trained teachers care for the children and communicate fluently in sign language, making it a relief for many to return to school after they reopened for senior classes in Uganda.
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Inclusive education and a wheelchair gave Simon, 24, a second chance at school
South Sudanese Simon Peter was out of school for long because he could not reach the classroom. An inclusive education project in Kakuma refugee camp brought him a new chance while teaching teachers and parents how to support persons with disabilities.
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A new training kit of animated videos boosts business in Myanmar
Online learning gains new ground among artisans in Myanmar. Finn Church Aid’s (FCA) training on entrepreneurship builds new paths of cooperation that help businesses grow sustainably.
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Music brings calm and joy to Syrian youth in Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan
Music is a source of relief to youth coping with the stress of living as refugees in Jordan. FCA’s learning centre, supported by Oxfam, teaches them how to play instruments and compose.
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Career counsellors in Cambodia brought learning online – “It has been rewarding”
Developing career counselling and training new career counsellors is an important part of Finn Church Aid’s (FCA) work in Cambodia. Because of Covid-19, all contact teaching was put on hold in March, but Mak Buntith and his fellow career counsellors found new ways to continue working.
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Teachers stay passionate despite closing of schools: Our priority is to keep learners motivated
Teachers around the world have played a vital part in the fight against the coronavirus throughout the pandemic. On World Teachers’ Day October 5, we want to appreciate all teachers for their tremendous efforts.
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World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers in crises: “When learners cannot come to school, we have to go to them”
World Teachers’ Day on October 5 celebrates teachers in crises. The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly added to the challenges of teachers to protect people’s right to education but teachers like 27-year-old Obang Omot Oboya ensure no one is left behind during school closures.