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"When you give students choice, it sets a fire in them." - SEND provision in schools

by Catherine O'Shea

 A key consideration for all schools that EduFinance works with is how they will deliver quality SEND provision. SEND stands for \"special educational needs and disabilities\". It refers to learning difficulties or disabilities that can make it harder for a child or young person to learn than their peers. SEND can also impact a child's ability to socialize or behave. For several years Lucy Odhiambo, a SEND inclusion specialist from Kenya, worked with EduFinance to deliver staff training and implement…

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“What If…” Reflections on the hundrED Innovations Summit

by Karri DeSelm

Sitting in Helsinki City Hall with representatives of 100 global education innovations, I knew it was an honor for our work in EduFinance to be recognized in the hundrED Global Collection 2025. This was our first opportunity to receive this recognition and attend the Innovations Summit. However, I still wasn’t certain why hundrED began this recognition process, until a co-founder explained. In 2017, hundrED’s founders were immersed in the global education sector narrative that ‘the education…

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¿CÓMO AFECTAN LAS DISPARIDADES DE GÉNERO A LAS ESCUELAS NO ESTATALES ASEQUIBLES QUE TRABAJAN CON EDUFINANCE?

by Catherine O'Shea

UN ESTUDIANTE EN KENIA OCCIDENTAL Las disparidades de género en la educación siguen siendo un problema importante, sobre todo en los países de renta baja y media. A pesar de los avances mundiales hacia la paridad de género en la matriculación en primaria y secundaria en muchas regiones, 122 millones de niñas y 128 millones de niños siguen sin escolarizar (UNESCO 2024). Aunque estos datos agregados indican que las tasas de no escolarización entre niñas y niños son generalmente iguales, las…

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How Do Gender Disparities Affect Affordable Non-State Schools Who Work With EduFinance?

by Catherine O'Shea

Caption: A learner in Western Kenya Lee este blog en español Gender disparities in education remain a significant issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Despite global progress toward gender parity in primary and secondary enrollment across many regions, 122 million girls and 128 million boys remain out of school (UNESCO 2024). While this aggregate data indicates out-of-school rates between girls and boys are generally equal, girls from poorer and rural areas continue to face the…

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Creating Sustainable Change: EduQuality’s Role in Enhancing Education in Pakistan

by Maham Khuhro

Pakistan faces some of the world’s most pressing educational challenges. With nearly 23 million children between the ages of 5 and 16 out of school, representing 44% of the total population in this age group, the need for a transformation in education is clear. The barriers to education, particularly for girls, are profound, from poverty and cultural norms to a lack of infrastructure and qualified teachers. This has created a critical need for innovative solutions to provide quality education in…

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Providing Educators the Opportunity to Learn: Sakina Mahamadu’s Journey with the University for Development Studies Access Program

by Jason Amoo

In the heart of northern Ghana, at Miracle Valley International School, a remarkable transformation is unfolding, thanks to the University for Development Studies (UDS) Access Program offered under the USAID-funded Advancing Partnerships for Improved Learning activity, and educators eager for the opportunity to further build their teaching skills. This initiative, which provides access to foundational training courses for teachers is also profoundly impacting the lives of dedicated teachers like…

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EduFinance School Leadership Academy: Connecting 600 Nigerian School Leaders to Financing Opportunities

by Maham Khuhro

As Nigeria continues to experience rapid population growth, the role of education in shaping the nation’s future becomes increasingly critical. With over 40% of Nigeria’s 200 million people under the age of 15, the country’s school system is under immense pressure to deliver quality education. Over 8 million children are receiving education in non-state schools, which comprise an estimated 18% of Nigeria’s overall school system and are commonly run by sole proprietors offering affordable…

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Gender Equity in Education Finance: Business for Good

by Maham Khuhro and Jasmine Trang

Opportunity EduFinance recently hosted a compelling webinar focused on advancing gender equity in education finance. The global education landscape reveals a striking disparity: while women make up the majority of educators at the pre-primary level, they remain significantly underrepresented in higher educational roles and leadership positions. This disparity extends to the financing of education in low- and middle-income countries, where gender-equitable approaches could unlock significant market…

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Empowering Education: How Innovative Practices Are Elevating Education in Gushiegu

by Jason Amoo

The Pastor Collins School Complex in Gushiegu, northern Ghana, illustrates how strategic partnerships and training can transform educational practices. Founded by Collins David Dabo, the school has experienced significant growth and improvement in recent months, partly due to the support from the Advancing Partnerships for Improved Learning program funded by USAID. This partnership has already been instrumental in refining the school's financial and operational management. Collins David Dabo first…

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Unlocking Indonesia’s Affordable Non-State Schools’ Potential through Financial Institution Partnerships

by Maham Khuhro and Sandra Sippola

Indonesia's education sector presents a significant opportunity to enhance educational access for children through innovative financial products. Indonesia is home to 71 million children under the age of 15, which means of the 271 million people that live in Indonesia, more than 1 in 4 are school-aged. Non-state schools make up a significant portion of the education system, reporting approximately 108,000 non-state schools constituting 43% of all schools. These schools dominate the lower-secondary…

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