Education is an essential cornerstone for individual and societal advancement, offering a countless of benefits that extend well beyond the classroom. The assertion that every child deserves the right to an education is grounded in the conviction that education is one of the most effective avenues to escape the cycle of poverty. In an increasingly interconnected world, access to knowledge and skills empowers children, enabling them to secure better opportunities and improve their overall quality of life.
Moreover, education equips children with the tools to challenge systemic poverty. It enhances their potential for employment, promotes critical thinking, and instills values of social responsibility. When children are educated, they are more likely to contribute positively to their communities.
The primary objective of our education programme is to enhance the lives of extremely impoverished children in a sustainable manner, particularly by improving their access to quality primary education and supporting their overall well-being. The Afar Cluster, a strategic initiative led by Edukans, embodies this goal through its collaboration with Kelem and the Afar Pastoral Development Association (APDA). This partnership minimizes the duplication of efforts, facilitates resource sharing, and fosters synergy, all aimed at achieving common educational objectives.
Formed to promote quality basic education, the Afar Cluster aims to contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the region and the nation as a whole. The implementation of this project, which took place in the Chifra and Addar districts, was made possible through the generous funding from ICCO Cooperation and the Edukans Foundation of the Netherlands.
Key activities within the project included the construction of fully equipped Alternative Basic Education Centers, the expansion and upgrading of existing centers, and the provision of essential furnishings and scholastic materials. Additionally, the programme incorporated both short-term and long-term in-service training for educators, alongside various awareness-raising workshops for communities and stakeholders.
With an overall investment of €400,000 over five successful years, the project was ultimately handed over to local governments upon its completion. This transition ensures the sustainability of the educational initiatives, enabling the schools established through this project to continue operating effectively while reaching an increasing number of children and adults for years to come.
In conclusion, the collaborative efforts of the Afar Cluster not only underscore the importance of quality education but also demonstrate a sustainable model for improving the lives of the most vulnerable populations. Through strategic partnerships and a comprehensive approach to education, we are paving the way for lasting change in the Afar region.
Education – EQUIP Project
Kelem Ethiopia is committed to support quality education in Amhara and Afar regions through various interventions. The support aims to capacitating schools in different ways. Until now, 68 Alternative Basic Education (ABE) centers had been established in Afar, women education centers become functional. Also 168 schools have been built so far.
One of our current project is Education Quality Improvement (EQUIP) Project. This project aims to unlock the potential of in-school youth by improving education quality and enhancing academic performance at all school levels in Kombolcha City Administration and Kallu Woreda.
Target Areas: 12 primary and secondary schools across Kombolcha City Administration and
Kalu Woreda.
Budget: €787,042
Beneficiaries: 35,685 beneficiaries
Support given to schools
12 Schools donated with
* Combined desks and tables
* Library furniture, chairs, and shelves
* Physics, chemistry, and biology lab equipment
* Chemical storage boxes
* 36 Dell computers with desks for digital library use
* 20 high-quality microscopes to do practical experiments
* A variety of essential teaching and learning materials
The impact
– The training covers student-centered effective teaching methods, social & emotional capabilitie financial management, and organizational leadership. This enhances classroom management and effective student participation in classrooms. – Drop decreased, and school attendance increased
– Due to our support, we can address key material challenges of the 12 schools.
– Increased number of lab practical sessions among students due to high-quality lab equipment availability.
– Increased interest of students to stay long in the library due to essential books donation, availability of library desks and tables
– Comfortable online training session for students who are taking national school exams due to the establishment of a digital library.
Peer education programs for students have created a more dynamic, motivating teaching environment.
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Torhayloch
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
