Articles
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Blockchain can increase the transparency and efficiency of cash-based assistance
Cash-based assistance are seen as an effective for of aid because they minimise the costs. Cash transfers can be monitored using the blockchain technology and this is how it works.
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Unrest in the Central African Republic forces FCA staff to work remotely
Post-election violence in the Central African Republic has forced Finn Church Aid to evacuate its staff from the field offices to the capital Bangui, creating challenges for the programme work.
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Why is the world unfair to women? Ten reasons and one response
The inequality between genders is particularly stark in fragile contexts and disasters. Here are ten factors to why the world is unfair to women and one approach to sustainable development that strengthens women’s rights.
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Female teachers pave the way forward: “My voice is heard, and I have a place in my community”
Three female teachers from Syria and Uganda tell us how they found their place in the classroom and in the local community despite challenges.
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Women taking the lead in ending the conflict in Kenya’s Kerio Valley
The Northern Kenya Integrated Development project trains women in peacebuilding. Milka Rutonye explains how the women brought two conflicting communities together.
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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.