Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Blog] How geospatial data is transforming education in remote Maldivian islandsUsing geospatial software, education planners in the Maldives mapped population densities, school locations, catchment areas, transport infrastructure and other crucial factors for the higher secondary grades. Overlaying this information allowed them to identify underserved areas and prioritize them for new school construction. The Maldives consists of 1,196 islands grouped into 26 atolls (strings of coral … Continue reading [Blog] How geospatial data is transforming education in remote Maldivian islands [Advocacy] World Day for Assistive Technology
“Unlock the Everyday” is the title of the campaign to celebrate the World Day for Assistive Technology (4 June). The purpose of observing World AT Day is to: Rally all sectors — including health, education, social protection, development, and the private sector — to shine a spotlight on the importance of assistive technology and call for … Continue reading [Advocacy] World Day for Assistive Technology [Article] Thousands of children have been raped and sexually abused in eastern Congo, UNICEF says
“Thousands of children have been subjected to rape and sexual violence in conflict-battered eastern Congo over the course of two months, the U.N. children’s agency said Friday, warning that existing funding gaps meant that hundreds of thousands were deprived of protection. Children make up between 35% to 45% of the nearly 10,000 cases of rape … Continue reading [Article] Thousands of children have been raped and sexually abused in eastern Congo, UNICEF says [Case story] Breaking barriers and unyielding dreams: Sambath’s journey of resilience
“Sambath from the Kandal province in Cambodia faced a significant challenge after graduating from elementary school when a medical condition left him paralysed. Determined to continue learning, he sought opportunities that could accommodate his situation.” This is a story about the resilience of Sambath in pursuing higher education. He succeeds in his studies and now … Continue reading [Case story] Breaking barriers and unyielding dreams: Sambath’s journey of resilience [Report] Transforming learning and skills development in Africa: 2nd continental report
UNESCO has published this report on education in Africa. The good news: “Africans today are better educated than ever before and they are reshaping the global workforce, with the working-age population expected to reach 600 million by 2030.” But, “Although 75 million more African children are enrolled in school today compared to 2015, the number … Continue reading [Report] Transforming learning and skills development in Africa: 2nd continental report