1958. In 1958 the African Education Trust (AET) was created by Reverend Michael Scott. It was originally part of the Africa Bureau, which later split into the Educational and Publication Trust. The African Bureau was set up in 1952 by Scott and Mary Benson and dealt with international issues. AET’s main goal was to give education to exiles and refugees.
1988. In 1988 the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) was created by a World Bank initiative. At first the ADEA was used to represent a partnership between African education and training ministries. It later became a catalyst for educational reform. The ADEA focuses more on the political side of education, but nonetheless they have expressed concern.
2002. In 2002, Mwli Kibaki, the President of Kenya pledged to provide free primary education for all children. Before, the citizens had to pay tuition in order send their kids to school. For most of the citizens the tuition would cost nearly 1/3 of their entire yearly salary. Because of the high cost most of the children were not able to get education. Now, due to Kibaki’s actions, children can get their schooling.
2002. In 2002, U.S. President George Bush, made a commitment to donate $600 million dollars over 8 years though the African Education Initiative (AEI). The AEI’s goal is to improve the basic education in Africa through giving 550,000 scholarships to children, training 92,000 new and existing teachers, and by gaining partnerships that will allow 15 million textbooks to be used. Through the money donated by Bush, the goal should be able to be achieved.
2002. In 2002 the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) was established. GPE gives children from developing countries the opportunity towards a quality education. Since its formation, GPE has done life-changing work making education more available and allowing children to become their own personal bests. They have expanded early childhood education, promoted learning life skills for adult and children, and have increase the adult literacy rate. GPE has done such meaningful work that without them, the world of education may not look the same.
1988. In 1988 the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) was created by a World Bank initiative. At first the ADEA was used to represent a partnership between African education and training ministries. It later became a catalyst for educational reform. The ADEA focuses more on the political side of education, but nonetheless they have expressed concern.
2002. In 2002, Mwli Kibaki, the President of Kenya pledged to provide free primary education for all children. Before, the citizens had to pay tuition in order send their kids to school. For most of the citizens the tuition would cost nearly 1/3 of their entire yearly salary. Because of the high cost most of the children were not able to get education. Now, due to Kibaki’s actions, children can get their schooling.
2002. In 2002, U.S. President George Bush, made a commitment to donate $600 million dollars over 8 years though the African Education Initiative (AEI). The AEI’s goal is to improve the basic education in Africa through giving 550,000 scholarships to children, training 92,000 new and existing teachers, and by gaining partnerships that will allow 15 million textbooks to be used. Through the money donated by Bush, the goal should be able to be achieved.
2002. In 2002 the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) was established. GPE gives children from developing countries the opportunity towards a quality education. Since its formation, GPE has done life-changing work making education more available and allowing children to become their own personal bests. They have expanded early childhood education, promoted learning life skills for adult and children, and have increase the adult literacy rate. GPE has done such meaningful work that without them, the world of education may not look the same.
2004. On December 6, 2004 Schools for Africa was launched by Nelson Mandela and Peter Kramer in Cape Town, South Africa. Schools for Africa focuses on children who come from the worst circumstances and are the most disadvantages. It allows those who could only dream about going to school to have the chance of learning.
2010. In 2010 the Democratic Republic of Congo made primary education free. Despite this access to education is still poor. The country struggles with dealing with the aftermath of the war that occurred from 1996-2003. In addition Democratic Republic of Congo lacks the access due to the violence in the east of country.
2011. As of October 28, 2011 Samsung Africa launched a solar powered internet system for students in rural areas. The internet classroom has solar panels that can provide enough energy to power the classroom for 9 hours. The rural areas can have the same quality of education as those who are educated in a more populated and modernized area.
2011. As of October 31, 2011 parents in Zimbabwe were being expected to pay the teacher salaries. It has been expected and occurring for the past two years. Parents are outraged because they feel it is the government’s responsibility. They feel even if the government is financially lacking that educations should be a priority.
2011. As of November 4, 2011 South Africa has been concentrating on having girls pursue careers in the science and technology fields. Through a project 15-18 year-old girls will be placed with mentors so that they can experience the different fields. It also builds self-confidence and gives them self-empowerment. For girls they are already a minority in these fields, so its imperatives that interest is sparked.
2010. In 2010 the Democratic Republic of Congo made primary education free. Despite this access to education is still poor. The country struggles with dealing with the aftermath of the war that occurred from 1996-2003. In addition Democratic Republic of Congo lacks the access due to the violence in the east of country.
2011. As of October 28, 2011 Samsung Africa launched a solar powered internet system for students in rural areas. The internet classroom has solar panels that can provide enough energy to power the classroom for 9 hours. The rural areas can have the same quality of education as those who are educated in a more populated and modernized area.
2011. As of October 31, 2011 parents in Zimbabwe were being expected to pay the teacher salaries. It has been expected and occurring for the past two years. Parents are outraged because they feel it is the government’s responsibility. They feel even if the government is financially lacking that educations should be a priority.
2011. As of November 4, 2011 South Africa has been concentrating on having girls pursue careers in the science and technology fields. Through a project 15-18 year-old girls will be placed with mentors so that they can experience the different fields. It also builds self-confidence and gives them self-empowerment. For girls they are already a minority in these fields, so its imperatives that interest is sparked.