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Double Your Impact: Join the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023 with Windle Trust International We're excited to share that the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023 is now underway, running from 28th November to 5th December. This is a unique opportunity for our supporters to double their impact, as every donation made during this period will be matched. At Windle Trust International, we are deeply committed to promoting education and peace in conflict-affected regions of East Africa, particularly in Sudan and South Sudan. Our sister trusts at Windle International work in Kenya, Uganda, and Somalia. Together, our initiatives are tailored to address the diverse educational needs in these challenging environments, with a specific focus on girls, refugees, the displaced, and individuals with disabilities. Our Focus This Year: "Education for Conflict and Climate Emergencies" The escalating conflict in Sudan and the climate crisis across East Africa have amplified the need for our work. We are focused on utilising education as a tool for empowerment, stability, and hope in these difficult times. Here’s How Your Contribution Can Make a Difference: Immediate Educational Needs: Supporting those affected by the Sudan conflict, including establishing temporary learning centres for the displaced. Environmental & Emergency Response Training: Enhancing environmental education and training educators in conflict and climate emergency response in refugee schools. Long-Term Skills Development: Funding scholarships for tertiary and vocational training to equip young individuals for sustainable success. This is more than a donation; it's an investment in a brighter, more stable future for East Africa. Donation Window: 28th November - 5th December 2023 Join us in our mission to pave transformative futures for those in need. Your support can be the catalyst for change. For more details or to make a donation, please visit https://lnkd.in/ebX2ugx8 Together, we can make a difference. #ChristmasChallenge #EducationForAll #givingtuesday2023 #WindleTrustInternational

🇧🇩 Read more on how the construction of a bridge in Ashabaria Char, Bangladesh, transformed the economic viability of this island community and the prospects of the children who live there by enabling them to walk to school no matter what the season ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFtU6t7Z

South Sudan has shown a tremendous improvement in the world's educational index in recent years. In my capacity as a concerned citizen, a Ph.D. student with an education concentration, and the President and Co-Founder of Undying Hope International, a nonprofit organization whose focus area is education, I can confidently say that for a country's literacy rate to leap from 27% to 32% is considerable progress, worth praising and celebrating!! That said, there is always room for improvement. As a country and a people, we must aim high, keep enhancing South Sudan's literacy rate, and continue building our country each step of the way. With commitment, dedication, grit, and resilience, we will undoubtedly reach a 90% literacy rate. South Sudan's tapestry is blessed with diversity, an array of talents and gifts, as well as natural and human capital. All of which have the potential to propel our beloved country to new heights. Stay positive and hopeful. Let's build our country... South Sudan & beyond https://undyinghope.org

NAMIBIA: New parish house built with funding from Salesian Missions - MissionNewswire: NAMIBIA: New parish house built with funding from Salesian Missions  MissionNewswire

In pursuance of national development and cognizance of the facts that Sierra Leone has been plagued by a senseless and bloody civil conflict, outbreaks of Ebola, Corona pandemic (Covid-19) and mudslide which were predominantly contributed to the disruption of livelihood, population and many more. Essentials for the Needy – Sierra Leone (E.F.T.N – SL) Recognizes and pursues the goal to re-establish a firm economic and social foundation through designed and implementation of realistic action-oriented and pro-active development programs, as the inspiration of the organization shall be “EVERYBODY ON EARTH HAS SOMETHING TO ACHIEVE IN LIFE”. The EFTNSL is a Sierra Leone Based NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION [NGO] within the Eastern Municipality of the Western Rural Urban Area.

Children living in the Bandarban Hills, Bangladesh, struggle to attend school. The dense forest makes the journey to the nearest school unsafe, and the paths between the scattered houses are steep and dangerous. Yet, despite these challenges, the Bawm tribe wants to educate their children. The community wanted to build dormitories so their children could live closer to local schools and continue their education. In response, Global Mission Partners helped to establish a hostel in 2012. The hostel management has started initiatives to help the program become self-sustainable. The most recent initiative is two three-wheeled tuk-tuks. Read how the tuk-tuk’s are helping support education in our latest story https://lnkd.in/g6Kn6Tnu

WHY EDUCATION IS A HUMANITARIAN ISSUE As many Ethiopians face the ongoing impacts of conflict, famine and the El Niño drought, food, water and health are deemed the priorities by humanitarian organizations.   Yet, Peter Sweetnam, Plan International Ethiopia’s new country director, explains why prioritizing education for Ethiopia’s children is a humanitarian issue that helps children adapt and overcome crises, which is more important and urgent than ever. To learn more about why we focus on education, read here: https://bit.ly/49kZ9jX #childrensrights #education #UntilWeAreAllEqual 

In the shadow of the #politicaltroubles shaking #Haiti, the situation of children has become a true humanitarian emergency. The widespread closure of schools is an undeniable cry for help. Beyond being a mere interruption of classes, it is a direct threat weighing on the intellectual, emotional, and social development of our already vulnerable children. Faced with this poignant reality, remaining indifferent is not an option. #Haitianchildren have the fundamental right to #education, a right currently jeopardized by the ongoing political turmoil. The time has come to act, to act together, to answer this urgent call from our young minds thirsty for knowledge and desiring a better future. This is an appeal to solidarity, to action, to preserving the #futureofHaiti. By uniting our forces, we can create a shield of #protection for our children and pave a way towards resilience. Haiti has always been a country of resilience and courage. Together, let's rise to this challenge, extend our hands to future generations, and ensure that every child in Haiti can dream, learn, and grow in a safe and conducive environment. • UNESCO UNICEF Plan International Plan International Canada UNICEF USA IOM - UN Migration UNFPA Latin America and the Caribbean United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) World Food Programme World Vision UNEDUCH - Universal Education Charter International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Save the Children International SOS Children's Villages International #HelpForChildrenOfHaiti #HumanitarianEmergency #EducationInJeopardy #SolidarityInAction

#Yemen faces increasing political, economic, and humanitarian crises, making civil society crucial for sustainable development. Civil society organizations, and non-profit entities, work to improve the capacities of individuals and local communities and promote positive change. Trust in civil society is built through integrity, focusing on societal needs, forming alliances, and acting quickly in times of crisis. Building capacity is a key strategy used by civil society organizations to support the implementation of sustainable development goals. This involves providing individual training and qualifications, developing leadership and management skills, raising community awareness, encouraging regional establishments, providing technical support, and developing institutional capacity. Civil society organizations also create resources and tools, such as research and study preparation, training curricula, and knowledge dissemination through conferences, seminars, and publications. By fostering trust and collaboration, civil society organizations can accelerate development and achieve tangible outcomes. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/d-Qa_r9s

#Ethiopia: 8.8 million Ethiopian children out of school amidst crises, #UN report finds A new report from #UNICEF states that out of the 10 million children in need of educational support, 8.85 million children in Ethiopia are currently out of school due to the country's ongoing emergencies, according to Education Cluster data for the first quarter of 2024. The quarterly report, released on May 20th, indicates this figure represents a substantial increase in out-of-school children since mid-2023, despite humanitarian education efforts aiming to reach nearly 3 million students this year. However, only 356,000 children have received emergency education support as of March. The report cites disruptions caused by seasonal flooding in six regions, with forecasts warning the upcoming Belg rainy season from March to May could impact learning in ten regions. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/e2f6iXe5