VVOB in Uganda

I am glad to have presented in the breakout sessions at the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit-2024. Our session “How Education & Training and Agri-food Systems Act Together to Accelerate Skilling for Sustainable Futures?” focused on how effective cross-silo collaboration in education, training, and agri-food systems requires careful consideration of three key elements: purpose, pedagogy, and position. By aligning these aspects, stakeholders can harness the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and address complex challenges. Embracing this framework, stakeholders are able to navigate the complexities of cross-silo collaboration, driving meaningful impact in education, training, and agri-food systems. VVOB in Uganda, Maud Seghers, Maribel Jarrin

Nothing about teachers without teachers! Teachers’ beliefs shape their classroom practices and their openness to new methods like Teaching at the Right Level. But here’s the key: when teachers support each other, they’re more likely to embrace and sustain these effective strategies. In Zambia and Uganda, we’re seeing this in action. Our work in Zambia focuses on understanding and addressing what drives teachers, while in Uganda, we’re strengthening peer networks for teachers to boost collaboration and effectiveness. The message is clear: motivated and supported teachers are key for building strong literacy foundations for every child. Teaching at the Right Level Africa #InternationalLiteracyDay #Literacy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Many Ugandan primary students struggle with reading at their grade level. The 2023 assessment found less than half (42.7 percent) of Grade 6 students were proficient in English - the language of teaching instruction. Since 2022, VVOB and the Hempel Foundation, in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Education, have been running the “UCatchUp” programme. UCatchUp uses local languages and hands-on, playful, engaging lessons to build reading skills before switching to English from Grade 4. Results are promising: In 2023, students saw a 21% boost in reading simple sentences in English and a 37% improvement in local language skills. UCatchUp is successfully addressing literacy gaps and proving the value of using local languages as a foundation for English learning. #InternationalLiteracyDay #UCatchUp

How can we foster collaboration between education & training and agrifood systems to accelerate skilling for sustainable futures? 🤔 Our first answers: - Involve different stakeholders in developing shared purpose - Ensure there are multiple modalities for collaboration - Create incentives for collaboration If you are attending the 2024 #GYEOSummit, join us today for a breakout session featuring our colleagues Rita Rhoda Akello, Maribel Jarrin, Maud Seghers and partners Dr. Walter Odongo and Andrea Villarreal, where we will discuss more ideas for collaboration and systems change to boost young people's school-to-work transitions in sustainable agrifood. Location: Courtyard by Marriot. See you there! https://lnkd.in/dPqCZpnM

Job Alert!!!! 🚀 Are you passionate about transforming education and making a real impact? At VVOB, we believe in the power of quality education to change lives, and we’re looking for team members to join us on this journey! 🌻 If this is of interest to you, we want to hear from you! Check out our current job openings and be part of our team. 👇 1. Accountant - TLC https://lnkd.in/djjtQi3i 2. Education Advisor - TLC https://lnkd.in/dwpT-7BP 3. MEAL Advisor - TLC https://lnkd.in/d-jNNW-p 4. Operations Officer - TLC https://lnkd.in/d3a4KNu3 5. Finance Officer - TLC https://lnkd.in/dstG6-iP 6. District Support Coordinator - TLC https://lnkd.in/dNYyfKXb #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #Careers #TeacherEmpowerment #SDG4

Nothing about teachers without teachers! Teachers’ beliefs shape their classroom practices and their openness to new methods like Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL). But here’s the key: when teachers support each other, they’re more likely to embrace and sustain these effective strategies. In Zambia and Uganda, we’re seeing this in action. Our work in Zambia focuses on understanding and addressing what drives teachers, while in Uganda, we’re strengthening peer networks for teachers to boost collaboration and effectiveness. The message is clear: motivated and supported teachers are key for building strong #literacy foundations for every child. #LiteracyDay Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Teaching at the Right Level Africa VVOB in Uganda

Jackline Musungu, a grade four and five teacher with twenty four years of experience in the field, reminds us of the foundational role literacy plays in education. It goes beyond just reading and writing. It is about empowering learners with the skills to comprehend, analyse, and engage with content across all subjects. At VVOB, we are committed to supporting teachers with the tools and training needed to strengthen literacy skills in every classroom. Because when literacy thrives, so does every other area of learning. 📚✏️ #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyDay #TeacherEmpowerment #UCatchUp

We are proud of the African Centre for School Leadership (#ACSL) and are thrilled to announce the launch of its brand new website! 🌐 Together, we are shaping the future of school leadership in Africa and beyond! Learn more at www.africancentreforschoolleadership. Mastercard Foundation Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) UNESCO Sabre Education Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) Global School Leaders Kenya Education Management Institute Forum For African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Uganda Chapter

Did you know that nine out of ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read with understanding by the age of ten? Children are in school, but they're not learning the foundational literacy and numeracy skills they need to thrive. In Uganda and Zambia, to catch children up on these missing foundational skills, we're working with ministries of education and partners such as Hempel Foundation, The LEGO Foundation, Teaching at the Right Level Africa, UNICEF, and Zambia open Community Schools to scale up a remedial approach we know works: Catch Up! Through the use of the Teaching at the Right Level methodology, every child engages in learning activities that match their skill level, building on what they already understand. #InternationalLiteracyDay *The post was edited from 'Africa' to 'Sub-Saharan Africa' and we removed the reference to mathematic skills.

Millions of children struggle with basic reading, writing and numeracy. These foundational skills are crucial for lifelong learning, equipping learners with the skills to understand, analyse, and critically evaluate the information they encounter every day. We must support educators to build these foundations, not just on International #LiteracyDay but every day. Follow us as we highlight the issues as well as promising solutions and inspiring stories from around the world for the coming week. #InternationalLiteracyDay