Nothing affects a child's learning more than their ability to read and write. Yet, according to the World Bank, an estimated 53% of children in low and middle-income countries cannot read proficiently by age 10. CODE is a Canadian-based international dev
In this bonus episode, Deputy Minister Emily Gogra shares who is involved in the global village that helps children get a quality education and stay in school, particularly in Sierra Leone. Emily also reflects that when a community supports a child, that child, in return, is able to support their community.
CODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Emily Gogra, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Sierra Leone about the role communities play in children's education. Emily and Genevieve reflect on the idea that "it takes a village" to help children access a quality education and stay in school, and what that looks like in Sierra Leone.
CODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Sybil Bailor, CODE's Country Representative in Sierra Leone, about the barriers girls face to get an education in Sierra Leone, and how important it is to amplify girls' voices to promote gender equality in education. In this episode, Sybil mentions CODE's "Transforming Girls Education Program" (also known as TGEP) in Sierra Leone; to learn more about this project please visit https://code.ngo/approach/literacy-programs/transforming-girls-education-in-sierra-leone-2020-2023/ TW: Please note, this episode contains discussion around sexual assault and gender based violence.
For children learning to read, it is critical that they have access to high quality books. In this episode, Tanzanian author and publisher Elieshi Lema joins podcast host Genevieve Spicer to tell us about book publishing in Tanzania, innovations in publishing that she believes will change how many children can access books outside of school, and why it's important for children to have access to locally authored books. We apologize for sound quality issues in this episode, which was recorded online between Canada and Tanzania. You can find a full transcript for the episode here: code.ngo/Episode4Transcript. Tanzanian AuthorsIn this episode, Elieshi recommends Tanzanian authors Nahida Esmail, Elias Mutani and Richard Mabala. CODE Burt AwardsThe CODE Burt Award is a literary award and readership initiative that recognizes excellence in locally authored literature for young adults, ages 12-18. For more information about the CODE Burt Awards that Elieshi references in this episode, please visit www.burtaward.org.
CODE's podcast host, Genevieve Spicer, speaks with Stephanie von Wogau, CODE's team member in Mozambique about the BETTER program and the "Supporting Better Schools" campaign seeking public support for urgently needed school supplies, hygiene materials and books at CODE's 62 project schools.
A conversation with Scott Walter, CODE's Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during COVID-19 and beyond. In this short bonus episode Scott shares insights into CODE's work in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
A conversation with Scott Walter, CODE's Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during COVID-19 and beyond. In this short bonus episode Scott discusses use of radio in literacy promotion.
A conversation with Scott Walter, CODE's Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In this bonus episode, Scott reflects on the unique impacts of the pandemic on girl students.
A conversation with Scott Walter, CODE's Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learning during COVID-19 and beyond.
Our host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we talk about the short and long term impacts that having more qualified female teachers will make. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. info@code.ngo
Our host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we hear about what is included for each recipient in order to complete their three year teacher certification .For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. info@code.ngo
Our host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we learn about all the positive steps being made in the education sector, but, that there is still a lot of work to be done.For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. info@code.ngo
Our host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we discuss the state of the education system in Sierra Leone and what gaps needs to be filled. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. info@code.ngo
Our host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we hear Jo read some the application letters of several of the scholarship participants.For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. info@code.ngo
Our host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. info@code.ngo
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