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The cost of free Education in Africa

Lowdown on latest higher education updates from the African region. 📰Featuring news from 🇰🇪 🇳🇬 🇿🇦 #africaeducation #internationalstudents #highereducation #studyabroad #globaleducation #africa #studyoverseas

Investing in education is crucial to build lasting peace and prosperity in Western & Central Africa. Let's continue strengthening education systems and leveraging every available tool to achieve impactful learning outcomes! More in my Op-Ed: https://lnkd.in/ezwTCh2K #EducationDay

The University of Johannesburg’s Africa Centre for Evidence invites you to join us for two insightful seminars as part of our five-part series, Poverty, Inequality, and Injustice: An Exploration of Africa’s Development Challenges. This series delves into critical issues shaping Africa’s development, presented by experts in the field. Seminar 1: Reflections on Student Agency through the Use of Voice Notes in University English Tutorials during Covid-19 Speaker: Ms. Atiyyah Motala – University of Johannesburg Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 Time: 08:00 – 14:00 Location: Conference Room 2, The Kerzner Building, School of Tourism and Hospitality, Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, University of Johannesburg Host: Africa Centre for Evidence, University of Johannesburg Overview: This session will explore how Higher Education Institutions adapted to the sudden shift to remote learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Focusing on the use of voice notes in English tutorials, Ms. Motala will discuss how this approach fostered student agency, allowing students to engage actively despite the limitations posed by remote learning. RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by emailing Callyn Marks at callynm@uj.ac.za by 8 November 2024. Catering will be provided, and we look forward to welcoming you to these enlightening discussions. #universityofjohanneburg #facultyofeducation #facultyofhumanities #uj #Education #covid19 #southafrica #tertiaryeducation #englishlanguageteaching #englishliterature #interdisciplinary #languageeducation #englisheducation #socialjustice #Inequality #poverty #injustice

Reflecting on the Barriers to Quality Education in Africa. The results speak for themselves and it’s so accurate. Thank you to everyone who participated in my recent poll on the biggest barriers to quality education for young Africans. The results are clear and eye-opening. These results emphasize the pressing need for affordable, relevant, and accessible education across the continent. What do you think can be done to make education more affordable and accessible in Africa? At KPB Education (Karatou Post Bac) and our NGO Karatou Pour Tous, we are committed to addressing these challenges head-on by helping students secure scholarships and educational resources that can open doors to world class higher education. Through our initiatives, we aim to reduce the financial burden on students by connecting them with scholarship opportunities and providing guidance on applications. For many, this is a critical step toward achieving their educational and career goals despite economic limitations. Additionally, we’re working to ensure that students receive education aligned with the needs of the 21st century. Whether it’s through mentorship, workshops, or providing resources for personal and professional growth, we are dedicated to empowering young Africans to rise above these barriers. Together, we can create pathways to a brighter, more inclusive future for Africa’s youth. 🌍 #EducationForAll #YouthEmpowerment #Africa #KPB_Education #KaratouPourTous #Scholarships #InnovationInEducation #FutureOfAfrica

Happy Africa Day! In Africa, the struggle for education is a stark reality with millions of children across the continent out of school and deprived of the fundamental right to learn and grow. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts to address the systemic barriers that hinder access to quality education. Yet, amidst this challenge lies a formidable resource waiting to be unleashed: the African diaspora. On this Africa Day, as we celebrate our rich heritage and shared aspirations, let us also reaffirm our commitment to harnessing the potential of the African diaspora. Together, we can build a brighter future for the children of Africa and ensure that education becomes the cornerstone of our continent's progress and prosperity. To read more about this critical issue, check out my article on : https://lnkd.in/e-XJCuaC

Why should the youth be #LeadingSDG4? 🤔 Here's my why. I have been advocating for quality education since 2019.Every day in the advocacy space, I see more gaps that need to be filled in the education sector. Example 🇰🇪: Over the last couple of years, we have seen a significant number of Kenyan youth drop out of university. The reason is that university education is not affordable, and the budget allocated by the government towards the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) isn't enough to meet the demand.This issue affects the majority of Kenyan youth. It is up to us, the youth, to hold our governments accountable and demand a better future. We should respectfully demand for an inclusive and affordable education. This is a call to action: I urge the Kenyan government to increase the budget allocation for higher education. Africa's great future depends on the actions of our current policymakers. Let's not forget, when we invest in education, we invest in the future. Happy International Youth Day ✨❣️ Education 2030 UN Kabi Paudel 🇳🇵 Ilan Enverga UNESCO UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Rachel Kamana #InternationalYouthWeek #InternationalYouthDay

Higher education is the great equalizer of our time. It empowers individuals to achieve social mobility, broaden their horizons, and live a fulfilling life. Unfortunately, access to education remains unequal, particularly in Arab countries, where women, refugees, and low-income students face significant barriers to higher education. But there are reasons to be optimistic. From Tunisia to the UAE, institutions and scholars are stepping up to promote equity and access in Arab higher education. They're pioneering new approaches to scholarships, mentorship programs, and digital learning, as well as taking an intersectional approach to understanding the needs and challenges of marginalized communities. I challenge us all to do our part. Whether you're a student, a faculty member, or a policy maker, there are concrete ways to support equity and access in Arab higher education, from mentoring a student to advocating for inclusive policies. Together, we can ensure that every individual has the opportunity to thrive and succeed through higher education. #EducationForAll #SocialMobility #EquityInEducation #ArabWorld #HigherEducation

Education in Africa. Placing equity at the heart of policy. Continental report The report, jointly conducted by UNESCO and the African Union, is the first in what will become a regular stocktaking of education in Africa. It analyses progress made towards achieving the goals sets out in the Continental Education Strategy for Africa 2016-2025 and Sustainable Development Goal 4, and also outlines ongoing efforts and remaining challenges in the sector. https://lnkd.in/dduy8HgW

“Education is a human right just as much as food and shelter. It’s about the future. This is about the day after – there is always a day after.” - Nayla Zreik Fahed The latest webinar in our “Mobilizing for Gaza” series convened four Palestinian advocates dedicated to innovating in the field of education in Palestine and beyond: Riyam Kafri AbuLaban - Educational Lead at AlNayzak Organization, Nayla Zreik Fahed - Co-founder and President at Lebanese Alternative Learning, and Reem Abu Jaber - Founder & Executive Director at Nawa for Culture and Arts Association جمعية نوى للثقافة والفنون . This conversation was moderated by Suha Abdul Rahim - Country Director at Alfanar Venture Philanthropy.  We encourage you to catch up with the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eF5cF9dn Some key takeaways: 💡Palestinians have a history of persevering to find solutions and education has always been a pillar of Palestinian society. We have produced many thinkers, scientists, poets, and innovators. In times of previous intifadas, education was disrupted in Palestine. Neighborhoods would rally together to provide innovative schooling through skill-sharing and informal congregating to provide education to one another. 💡Innovation is not just about technology – it’s about providing access in creative ways. 💡 The people of Gaza are hungry for education even under genocide, which means that there is still hope even in the darkest of moments. 💡 Education and schooling provides emotional and cognitive routine – its absence compounds trauma for children in times of great loss. Education should be prioritized as a vehicle for healing and recovery when the genocide ends. We must humanize the learner and cater to their wants and needs. 💡 Education and psychosocial support must be integrated to maximize impact to help children and youth rebuild their resilience and social fabric. Education must be thought of as not just academic but a skills-based endeavor that rebuilds and heals humans. 💡 The West Bank has also had a very disruptive educational year – there has been difficulty in school access due to a rise in Israeli incursions. Education must be reimagined across all of Palestine. 💡Digital solutions like Tabshoura developed in Lebanon offers flexibility and agility to deliver education in challenging conditions. Resources: - @Tabshoura, A Digital Learning Platform - EENET - Enabling Education Network: Documenting and amplifying the voices of Gaza’s educators and learners: - Nawa for Culture and Arts Association جمعية نوى للثقافة والفنون - AlNayzak Organization - Lebanese Alternative Learning We hope you learned as much from attending this webinar as we did by organizing it. We invite you to join BuildPalestine’s interactive membership network, Under the Olive Tree, to plug into an active community of Palestinians and allies all working towards a better future for Palestine.