education
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Ghost-Teachers And Fake Wages Ruin Africa’s Education, Says Report
Oct 27, 2017By Ray Mwareya: Nigeria had about 8,000 allegations of ghost teachers collecting salaries, or fake schools drawing funds from state coffers in the first half of 2016 alone. In South Africa, some volunteer-teachers’ wages are boosted... -
The State Of Early Childhood Education In Rural Malawi
Oct 10, 2017MZIMBA, MALAWI – Hilda Kamanga, a child from Moses Maunda village in Mzimba, is expected to set her foot in a classroom for the first time this year. She now qualifies to start school having reached... -
Prikkle Academy Launches A Rural Makerspace In Nigeria
Oct 2, 2017AFON, NIGERIA – One year ago, Prikkle Academy team landed their foot in a community called Afon, in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, to look into how to mobilize the potential of rural... -
Community Watch: MAIYOLA, a Forgotten Fulani Community in Kaduna State
Sep 22, 2017By Mohammad Ibrahim KADUNA, NIGERIA – Maiyola, a Fulani community located deep inside Kajuru bush and bordering Kajuru-Kachia local government area of Kaduna state Northwest Nigeria, is named after its founder and village head –... -
Rural Kenya: Meet Naanyu Everlyne, the girl who dreams of building a hospital
Dec 16, 2016By Meshack Ian Acholla “Halo Sir! Are you ready we start?” This is what struck me, the level of confidence from the young Maasai girl. I said I was ready and we walked down to... -
32 American Universities to Participate in 2016 U.S. Consulate College Fair
Sep 21, 2016Prospective undergraduate students interested in studying in the United States will have an opportunity to explore their options at the Annual College and Career Fair organized by the U.S. Consulate General Lagos. The Fair, in its... -
“Upgrading” Mukuru Slum: Hope or Cover Up?
Aug 2, 2016By Sarah Kutahi @sarahanupi, Kenya In the middle of the disorder accompanied by musty scents that came with informal settlements, lies a condescended environment. The honorable oasis that renewed the hope of the inhabitants of Mukuru... -
YOUNG FEMINISTS BLOG SERIES ON #WhatWomenWant Featuring Ana Aguilera
Jun 4, 2016Insights by Ana Aguilera- Mexico #WhatWomenWant campaign is a collaborative effort launched by the ATHENA network. The Campaign aims to engage activists and advocates in women’s civil society & feminist organizations to contribute towards renewed leadership... -
YOUNG FEMINISTS BLOG SERIES ON #WHATWOMENWANT Featuring Genesis Luigi
Jun 3, 2016We hear from Génesis Luigi from Venezuela #WhatWomenWant campaign is a collaborative effort launched by the ATHENA network. The Campaign aims to engage activists and advocates in women’s civil society & feminist organizations to contribute towards... -
YOUNG FEMINISTS BLOG SERIES ON #WhatWomenWant Featuring Nyasha Sithole
May 31, 2016Responses by Nyasha Sithole- Zimbabwe #WhatWomenWant campaign is a collaborative effort launched by the ATHENA network. The Campaign aims to engage activists and advocates in women’s civil society & feminist organizations to contribute towards renewed leadership...