PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)

Imagine, for a moment, a teenage girl named Jendoyse who lives in rural Uganda. The statistics say she's not in school, and if she is, she isn't learning. Sadly, Jendoyse's story is not unique. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, 1 in 4 young people aged 12-14 are not in school. Of those who are, only 1 in 10 have achieved basic literacy and numeracy skills. Changing this story requires targeted investment in quality, inclusive secondary education. It means investing in relevant, responsive curricula, targeted training for teachers and leaders, and it means rethinking education models to be more flexible and accountable to young people’s needs.  Read PEAS Zambia County Director, Beatrice Likando, and Chief Programme Officer, Jenny Groot’s article in Alliance magazine to learn why investing in Africa’s youth matters for all of us—and how we can work together to make this vision a reality. Read it here - https://lnkd.in/eXe2A8GZ

📢 Just Launched: GEM Report UNESCO 2024/25 Report "Lead for Learning" https://lnkd.in/egAv7ixA At PEAS, we see school leaders as the spark for change. This focus on school leadership is long overdue! We’re thrilled to see PEAS female leaders recognised in this year's report. In the communities we serve, especially rural areas, our female school leaders are more than just educators—they’re powerful role models and advocates for safer, more inclusive schools. Empowering female leaders transforms school culture, boosts student engagement, and ensures girls have the supportive environment they need to succeed. Let’s continue to break down barriers and open doors for the next generation of female leaders. Together, we’re building a brighter, more equitable future for all students! #LeadershipInEducation #FemaleLeadership #GenderEquality

"You have to let the "customer" own it and enjoy the journey - you walk alongside them, and you are available to support when they need you, and give it time. It takes time."    PEAS' Daniel Kyasanga spoke about what it takes to build a successful government partnership during Global Schools Forum's webinar last week. He shared how PEAS co-designed and implemented the Inspect and Improve Programme with government to empower school leaders with the skills and support needed to drive long-term improvements across schools   If you missed it, but want to learn more about our partnership with government, watch this video https://lnkd.in/e_cgcRW7 And for a deeper dive into the programme, check out our case study in GSF's new evidence hub. https://lnkd.in/eMTP_8Y8 #governmentpartnership #partnerships #InspectandImprove #partnershipsineducation

It was truly special to bring friends of PEAS and Impact Network together in #NewYork this week to celebrate our partnership and raise vital funds to support education in Africa. A huge thank you to the Impact Network Board members and the Leo Lion Foundation for making the event such a success 🎉

At PEAS, we believe every girl deserves the chance to live a Big Life, free from obstacles to education. This Christmas, you can help make that vision a reality through the Big Give. From Tue 3rd Dec to Tue 10th Dec, every donation made to PEAS will be matched, doubling your impact. Meaning every £35 raised will pay for a year’s education for a girl in Africa. By investing in these girls’ futures, you’ll be equipping them to break the cycle of poverty and unlock their full potential. Give the gift of education this Christmas. Mark your calendars and join us in this campaign to empower adolescent girls to live a Big Life. Read more about the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/dUTfJYE2

There's still time to register!   Today, PEAS' Daniel Kyasanga will be speaking at Global Schools Forum's webinar on "Initiating Partnerships in Education." He'll be sharing what PEAS has learned from building a successful government partnership in Uganda.   Daniel will be joined by Anthony Hall from Public School Partnerships, and Sina Long from UWS. They'll be bringing their implementers' perspectives to delve into the challenges, opportunities and practical strategies for creating impactful partnerships in education.   🗓 Date: Today, 23rd October 2024 🕒 Time: 8.00am EST | 1.00pm UK | 2.00pm CET | 5.30pm IST Register here: https://lnkd.in/encugckV

What makes a successful government partnership in education?   Since 2019, PEAS has partnered with governments in Uganda, Zambia and Ghana to bring district education officers and school leaders into vibrant local networks passionate about school improvement.   Join PEAS on Wednesday 23rd October for Global Schools Forum webinar, "Initiating Partnerships in Education", to hear how we've partnered with the Directorate of Education Standards in Uganda to transform the national education system. PEAS' Daniel Kyasanga, Head of Quality Assurance, will share how, we co-designed and implemented the Inspect and Improve Programme with government to empower school leaders with the skills and support needed to drive long-term improvements. Look below for details on how to register.   And to learn more about the Inspect and Improve Programme in advance of the webinar, watch this video made possible GSF https://lnkd.in/ecePdwet

PEAS is excited to announce a partnership with the Hempel Foundation which will improve education quality for over 45,000 primary school children in Zambia. Through this partnership, we will take our tried and tested school improvement programme to 70 primary schools in Northern and Eastern Province. In partnership with the Hempel Foundation and the Zambian #MinistryofEducation, we will empower rural school leaders through PEAS' continuous improvement model, enhancing student safety, attendance, and teaching quality. PEAS has been working with primary schools in Zambia since 2021 because for marginalised young people to complete secondary education, they need a strong foundation, and our school improvement approach has cross-cutting impact. This initiative supports PEAS' mission to help all young people access quality education and the Hempel Foundation’s goal of empowering children to learn, through cost-efficient and scalable interventions. We’re thrilled to partner with the Hempel Foundation and can’t wait to see the positive impact we’ll create together in the years to come!

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) to improve education quality for over 45,000 primary school children in #Zambia. 🎓🌍 Our new partnership will allow our partner at PEAS to expand their school improvement programme to 70 rural schools, empowering school leaders and enhancing student safety, attendance, and teaching quality. Together with the Zambian Ministry of Education, we’re working toward a future where every child can thrive. 🏫 This initiative is part of our goal at Hempel Foundation to reach 1 million children with educational efforts that accelerate basic reading, writing and numeracy skills by 2030. Learn more about our work in foundational learning: https://lnkd.in/deuuA-B #FoundationalLearning #EducationForAll #Zambia #AcceleratingChangeTogether #ACT #HempelFoundation #PEAS #QualityEducation Hempel A/S Laura Brown

🎉 Huge congratulations to our friends at PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) co-winners of the 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's education! 🎉 This prize celebrates their efforts to empower thousands of marginalised girls across Uganda. At PEAS, the mission is about more than just getting girls into school; it’s about supporting them to succeed. We foster safe, nurturing environments where girls can truly thrive. Girls' Clubs are designed to build confidence, while our gender-responsive teacher training accelerates their learning. More than half of PEAS' 16,000 students in Uganda are girls, and they are seeing their futures transform in ways their communities never imagined. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er2WUnui #girlseducation #peas #UNESCO