Aflatoun International

Aflatoun is honoured to participate in #NetWorks2024 event in Venice this week! The Human Safety Net is a global movement of people helping people, with a mission to unlock the potential of those living in vulnerable circumstances so they can transform the lives of their families and communities. Its programmes focus on supporting families with young children and integrating refugees through work by harnessing the strengths of both non-profit organizations and the private sector across Europe, Asia, and South America. Looking Ahead to 2025: We’re excited to announce that 10 additional countries will implement the financial literacy programme for parents next year, enabling our programme to expand their reach to support 8,500 parents and caregivers! Together, we’re building stronger foundations for young children’s futures through financial literacy and essential life skills. Get ready to follow our journey of expanding impact and creating lasting change and join the movement now: https://lnkd.in/dERdgP7R #TheHumanSafetyNet #AflatounInVenice #EmpoweringFamilies #EarlyChildhoodEducation #JoinTheMovement

Today, Aflatoun International participated in the workshop, "Designing Map and Transformative Journey, held at The Home of The Human Safety Net in #Venice. The session focused on strengthening parents’ autonomy and enhancing child development through the Financial Literacy Module (FLM) for Parents. Our Co-CEO Lama Yazbeck and Project Manager Marina AMOAH presented the evolution of this ongoing program, currently implemented in 6 countries. Data from India, Spain, and Italy showed remarkable progress: 🚩 a 24% increase in parents’ ability to track their income; 🚩 a 34% improvement in understanding how saving can support their family’s future; 🚩 a and a 34% boost in parents’ commitment to financial planning for their children’s future. At the workshop's conclusion, participants discussed integrating the FLM into the user journey at family centres in their respective countries. Watch the wrap up video of Day 1 below and stay tuned for more news from the event! #Aflatoun #FinancialLiteracy #ChildDevelopment #EmpoweringFamilies #ParentingSupport #HumanSafetyNet #SocialImpact #FamilyCenters #FinancialEducation

#PartnerOfTheWeek | This week, we introduce you to Fundación Ayuda en Acción from #Honduras! The non-profit organisation has the mission to promote people’s solidarity and empowering children, their families, and communities suffering from poverty, exclusion and inequality. Fundación Ayuda en Acción has been part of the Aflatoun Partner Network since 2009 and they believe that #Social and #FinancialEducation is crucial for Honduras, and especially for #Indigenous groups, due to the need for good #ResourceManagement. They often face economic challenges and a lack of access to formal financial services. By providing them with tools and knowledge, they can manage their autonomy. Read about their activities and how they are empowering youth and communities for #Peace and #Inclusion: https://lnkd.in/eKrwPhrV

We’re excited to announce that the #French version of the #AflaTeen curriculum has been officially launched! After the #English and #Spanish versions, we are happy to include a new language to our revised AflaTeen curriculum. The two stages of AflaTeen focus on different #Teenage groups, their needs and diverse abilities. The AflaTeen programme is at the core of our initiative; in 2023, it was the second most-used programme in our range globally. In Francophone Africa, almost 70% of our partner uses AflaTeen and the curriculum has shown incredible results throughout the years: - In an impact study conducted in #Cameroon, results found that 89% of students who underwent the #FinancialEducation programme were now aware of human rights and responsibilities; and 77% of them had established a saving goal. - A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) conducted in #BurkinaFaso, shows that the programme improved the learners' entrepreneurial attitudes, with 71% of them believing that they had the capacity to manage their own social enterprise.   Stay tuned for the upcoming translations in Russian and Arabic! Do you want the new AflaTeen curriculum in French and you are already #Partner? Then log into the Partner Platform to download your copy now. Do you want to become our partner and have access to our educational resources? Join us now at https://lnkd.in/e73mn5hy -------------------- Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que la version française du programme d'études #AflaTeen a été officiellement lancée ! Après les versions anglaise et espagnole, nous sommes heureux d'ajouter une nouvelle langue à notre programme AflaTeen révisé. Les deux étapes d'AflaTeen se concentrent sur différents groupes d'#Adolescents, leurs besoins et leurs diverses capacités. Le programme AflaTeen est au cœur de notre initiative ; en 2023, il était le deuxième programme le plus utilisé de notre gamme au niveau mondial. En #Afrique francophone, près de 70 % de nos partenaires utilisent AflaTeen et le programme a donné des résultats incroyables au fil des ans : - Dans une étude d'impact menée au #Cameroun, les résultats ont montré que 89% des élèves ayant suivi le programme #ÉducationFinancière étaient désormais conscients des droits de l'homme et des responsabilités ; et 77% d'entre eux s'étaient fixé un objectif d'épargne. - Un essai contrôlé randomisé (ECR) mené au #BurkinaFaso, montre que le programme a amélioré les attitudes entrepreneuriales des apprenants, 71% d'entre eux estimant qu'ils avaient la capacité de gérer leur propre entreprise sociale. Vous voulez le nouveau programme AflaTeen en français et vous êtes déjà #Partenaire ? Connectez-vous à la plateforme des partenaires pour télécharger votre exemplaire dès maintenant. Voulez-vous devenir notre partenaire et avoir accès à nos ressources éducatives ? Rejoignez-nous dès maintenant sur https://lnkd.in/e73mn5hy

We are happy to participate in The Human Safety Net #NetWorks2024 in Venice this week! Aflatoun International will join inspiring change-makers from around the world to discuss how we can strengthen young parents' financial resilience and support parents' paths towards autonomy: balancing parenting support and opportunities for children in the face of inevitable ups and downs. Our workshop focuses on how the ongoing initiative of Financial Literacy for Parents Programme, collaborating with #TheHumanSafetyNet and #AflatounInternational has supported the parents/caregivers and their children for the past years. This unique gathering will take place in the breath taking city of #Venice, bringing together ideas and passion to transform lives for the better. Stay tuned for updates, and be ready to follow our journey as we showcase Aflatoun’s impactful work and engage in meaningful conversations about creating a more inclusive and empowered world! #TheHumanSafetyNet #EmpoweringChange

#WebinarAlert | We are delighted to invite you to join us for an exclusive webinar to celebrate the launch of the #AflaTot - Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Development #EvidenceBrief presented by our co-CEO, Roeland Monasch ! 🗓 November 21st, 2024 ⏲ 13:00 CET 📍 Zoom - #Register below! AflaTot – Early Childhood Education for Sustainable Development is our programme designed to empower young children with essential financial literacy skills. In this online event, we will present impactful data, lessons learned, and best practices for implementing #FinancialEducation in early childhood settings, providing key insights, findings, and in-depth #Analysis from our latest evidence brief on the AflaTot initiative. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for #Educators, #Policymakers, #Teachers, NGOs, and all those committed to advancing financial literacy from a young age. #RegisterNow at: https://lnkd.in/ePXraeAN

#Blog | By changing the mental images or feelings we associate with certain behaviours or objects, we can shift our emotional responses and, ultimately, our actions. But what does this have to do with #Spending, #Savings and #FinancialEducation? In this new blog by Zunara Nauman, she explains the Neuro-Linguistic Programming concept of “changing internal representation" and how this connects to what triggers spending habits in our everyday life, and what we can do change our internal representations to modify our behaviour towards impulsive purchasing. Don't miss the interesting #Insights and read the article here: https://lnkd.in/euarKhtS

At Aflatoun, saving is more than a skill – it’s a step toward empowerment. This #WorldSavingsDay, we’re highlighting real evidence on the importance of savings and the impact of early #FinancialEducation in shaping resilient, future-ready young people. Last year, over 3.3 million children and youth across 100+ countries, through our local partners, were not only taught to save but actively began building their own #Savings. Why is savings so essential? For #Young people, it builds a foundation of security, boosts self-confidence, and creates future opportunities. Studies show that early savings habits are linked to improved #FinancialManagement in adulthood, opening doors to further #Education, #Entrepreneurship, and financial resilience. 🔵 In partnership with Reach Out To Asia / Education Above All Foundation in #Indonesia, the AflaTeen+ programme increased the ratio of students who have savings by 35%. In #Nepal, 64% of students who participated in the AflaTeen+ programme saved money while only 55.7% of students saved money without the programme. 🔵 During the projects delivered thanks to SAS-P / Sint Antonius Stichting – in #BurkinaFaso 84% of AflaTeen+ programme participants saved money compared to 67% in the control group (https://lnkd.in/erbqjKKn); in Cameroon, 73% of AflaTeen+ programme participants saved money compared to 56% in the control group (https://lnkd.in/eqeb8NtK) 🔵 The benefits of financial education extend to whole families as well. During our project with The Human Safety Net held in #Italy, we saw a positive shift among parents, with savings rates rising from 40% to 48% after participating in the programme. Through these powerful results, Aflatoun continues to demonstrate that early #FinancialEducation drives meaningful change. Savings not only provide security but also foster confidence, opening doors to future opportunities for youth and their communities. 📚 We invite everyone—educators, policymakers, and community leaders—to join us in empowering youth to save and invest in their futures. Check out our Annual Report for more evidence (https://lnkd.in/dAqApnbq) and see how together, we’re creating a financially capable generation. #FinancialLiteracy #YouthSavings #EducationForAll #JoinTheMovement

#PartnerOfTheWeek | This week, we introduce you to the Association “Gender, Peace and Security” Shoqata Gender, Paqe e Siguri, from #Albania! Since 2000, their #Mission has been to protect, lobby, and #Advocate for #Women and girls’ fundamental rights. This year, they decided to join the Aflatoun partner network and wants to integrate the curricula and modules on Social and #FinancialEducation into its activities. In fact, the association strongly believes in the importance of Social and Financial Education as they have a long experience in projects focused in the economic #Empowerment of women and youths, contributing in raising their capacities toward employment opportunities and supporting through start-ups projects. Read more about the organisation and their work: https://lnkd.in/efSqec6t

Last week, Gabriella Sancisi, the Dutch ambassador to #Slovakia, visited Tehelná #Kindergarten during her tour of eastern Slovakia to meet with various organisations supported by the embassy. One of these organisations is Škola dokorán n.o. Wide Open School, the only partner part of the Aflatoun network in Slovakia. Tehelná Kindergarten successfully implements the AflaTot programme for children aged 3-6, demonstrating excellent results in Early #Social and #FinancialEducation for #SustainableDevelopment. This success is bolstered by the kindergarten's commitment to working closely with parents. The kindergarten not only piloted the first Aflatoun methodology in 2015 but also contributed to testing new activities in September 2024, with feedback that will shape the new methodologies for the whole network. Check out the #Video from the visit and the activities at the kindergarten: https://lnkd.in/e5V9Cqid