Impact Story: Magomeni-Mikumi Pre-Primary School*, Tanzania
Magomeni-Mikumi Pre-Primary School was established as a pre-primary school in 2007 in Kinondoni, Tanzania, using the school proprietor’s personal savings. The school began with just 2 staff members and 14 pupils but has since grown significantly to include 8 teachers and 184 pupils. This remarkable growth was possible through maintaining strong communication and fostering excellent relations with parents in the community. To support the school's expansion, the school proprietor, Mr. Zacharia Kisanga,…
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"When people understand the value of education, they tend to pursue it" - EduQuality Pakistan Launch
The EduQuality program was recently launched in Pakistan with 150 schools in the region of Punjab.
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77% of schools who attend EduFinance School Leadership Academies across 10 countries seek school improvement loans as a result
As Opportunity EduFinance expands the number of financial institutions and schools it partners with, there has been a continued increase in the frequency of School Leadership Academies (SLA). These SLA workshops serve as a valuable forum where local school leaders can engage directly with financial institutions, enhancing the prospects of establishing loan partnerships to fund school development.
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“Estoy ansiosa por ver los avances increíbles que lograrán. ¡El impacto será enorme!” Lanzamiento de EduQuality en República Dominicana y Guatemala.
Pie de foto: Jael Mendez “El equipo de especialistas en educación hizo un gran trabajo para enseñarnos todo lo que necesitamos saber para convertir nuestros colegios en lugares de calidad”. Jael Mendez, colegio Enriquillo de Herrera, clúster de innovadores que alcanzan objetivos, República Dominicana. A lo largo de los últimos meses, se lanzó el programa EduQuality de Opportunity EduFinance en dos nuevos países: República Dominicana y Guatemala. Un equipo de especialistas en educación…
Read MoreImpact Story: El Renacimiento School, Dominican Republic
Mr. Jhonny Julio Mejia worked in the public-school sector for several years in La Romana, Dominican Republic, before contributing all his time to establishing El Renacimiento School in 1995. The school started small, with 75 learners and 3 teachers, and classes from pre-school to 4th grade. As a result of Mr. Jhonny's hard work and dedication, the school now has 513 enrolled learners and 19 teachers, and provides lessons at pre-primary, primary, and secondary levels. The school was initially established…
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‘I can't wait to see all the amazing things they'll achieve. The impact is going to be tremendous!’ EduQuality launches in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala
Over the last few months, EduQuality - a program of Opportunity EduFinance - has launched in two new countries, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. A team of Education Specialists led Introductory Seminars for low-fee non-state school leaders in these two countries to enroll them. In the Dominican Republic 131 schools have joined the program and in Guatemala the team has launched with 75 schools.
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UNESCO International Literacy Day – CATALYZE EduFinance DRC phonics training builds a strong foundation
UNESCO International Literacy Day on September 8th, 2023 gives us the opportunity to reflect and celebrate our achievements under EduFinance DRC. As we celebrate the 2023 theme— promoting literacy for a world in transition and building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies— we examine the impact of phonics trainings, delivered as part of EduFinance Teacher Mentor Professional Development, for both teachers and the wider education system in DRC.
Read MoreImpact Story: AG Educational Complex, Ghana
In 2014, AG Educational Complex was founded in Konogo, Ghana, under the sponsorship of the Assemblies of God Church. The primary motivations behind establishing this educational institution were twofold: firstly, to provide quality education to both the church's members and the children residing in the local community; secondly, to create future employment prospects for the youth within the church. At its inception, the school boasted a modest staff of three teachers and taught four children. Since…
Read MoreImpact Story: Visions Academy, Ghana
In 2003, the founders of Visions Academy established the school in Salosi, Somanya. They began with teaching five children, which included the proprietor's daughter. Today, Visions Academy stands as a reputable institution, offering pre-primary, primary, and lower-secondary classes. To lay the foundation of the school and construct the initial classrooms, the proprietors utilized their personal savings. Subsequently, they secured a loan of GHS 30,000 (USD 2635) from Opportunity International Savings…
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Staff Spotlight: Lucy Kabalisa
Lucy Kabalisa has worked for Opportunity International for over 6 years in a number of capacities – and her passion for economic and community development has driven her work for 20 years. Her work has helped countless students receive a quality education. See what makes her tick in this Spotlight interview.
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