Parent Engagement is not an Additional School Activity; It is a Foundational Element of School Improvement
Meaningful parent engagement is not an additional school activity; it is a foundational element of school improvement. When parents and schools work together, sharing responsibility for children’s learning and well-being, they create opportunities that go beyond paying fees or attending meetings. From supporting learning at home to leading school development projects, parents bring valuable ideas, skills, and resources to the school community. Yet not every family can participate in the same way,…
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Private Capital Emerging as a Critical Tool in the Race to Close the Global Education Financing Gap
As governments, households, and donors struggle to meet the growing cost of education, development leaders are increasingly turning to private investment to help millions of children stay in school and improve learning outcomes. Every year, world leaders gather to discuss the future. At this year's United Nations General Assembly, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, educators, and development leaders met again at Education House to discuss one of our time's defining challenges: ensuring…
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Journeying Across Schools in Ghana Through the Lens
In this blog, Nathaniel reflects on a field visit to schools across Ghana, showing how Opportunity International’s Education Finance and EduQuality programmes are helping school leaders improve teaching, management, infrastructure, and access to quality education. Through the experiences of schools such as Fly High Academy, Grace Avenue School, Emerald Achievers School and Holy Covenant School, he highlights the value of leadership training, teacher mentorship, peer learning and financial planning,…
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IMPROVING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE EDUCATION AT EMERALD ACHIEVERS SCHOOL IN GHANA
Emerald Achievers School was established after COVID-19 to provide affordable, quality education for children in their community in Ghana. Starting with six learners, the school has grown to roughly 235 learners and 20 staff members, creating a need for larger facilities while keeping fees affordable. Through Opportunity EduFinance’s EduQuality programme, Emmanuel gained financial management skills that helped him secure a loan of approximately GHS 75,000 to develop a new campus, which is already…
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Francisca Grows from Teaching with Passion to Teaching with Purpose Through the Teacher Mentor Professional Development Program in Ghana
Agyei Francisca’s passion for teaching began as a Sunday school teacher and led her to start her professional career at Holy Covenant School in Suhum, Ghana, after completing senior high school in 2024. Without formal teacher training, she initially struggled with lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging learners. Six months into her career, she joined the Teacher Mentor Professional Development (TMPD) workshops under Opportunity International EduFinance’s EduQuality program, where…
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Rebuilding Stronger Schools After COVID-19
The blog shows how Opportunity EduFinance is helping affordable non-state schools recover from COVID-19 by combining finance, leadership development, and education quality, enabling schools to rebuild enrollment, strengthen operations, and become more resilient.
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Community Engagement Fuels Growth at DC Kurah Methodist School
What began as a response to a community tragedy has grown into a story of resilience, innovation, and educational transformation. Located in the rural farming community of DC Kurah, Ghana, DC Kurah Methodist School has strengthened teaching and learning through Opportunity EduFinance's Teacher Mentorship Professional Development (TMPD) and school leadership training. By equipping teachers with new skills, improving school management, and mobilizing community support for teacher welfare, the school…
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The Growing Role of Affordable Non-State Schools in Global Education
With about 263 million children out of school and non-state enrollment projected to reach 334 million by 2028, these schools are becoming an important part of global education systems. However, limited financing restricts schools’ ability to expand and improve quality, while families struggle to meet education costs. Also emphasizing the need for greater financing, training, and support for both schools and families to help expand access to quality education.
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Centro Educativo Mi Pequeño Mundo, Growing with Purpose
Faidy turned a modest tutoring center in Colombia into a thriving school with stronger leadership, clearer systems, better facilities, and growing enrollment through Opportunity International’s EduQuality Program. The school now feels like a true community hub, where teachers feel supported, families are involved, and students speak with confidence about their dreams, belonging, and hope.
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How Education Finance Actors Are Rebuilding With Renewed Energy Amid Declining Official Development Assistance (ODA)
The blog examines how organizations working in education finance are responding to significant declines in Official Development Assistance (ODA) and what this means for the future of education funding. With education ODA projected to fall by $3.2 billion, around 24% compared with 2023 levels, the existing global education financing gap is becoming even more difficult to close.
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