Published: December 06, 2012
Press Release
Early Learning Innovations Project Inviting Applications for Grants From Senegal, Mali, Uganda And Kenya
TrustAfrica is implementing an Early Learning Innovations program in four African countries
DAKAR, Senegal, December 6, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Multiple studies have shown that early learning approaches can have a strong positive impact on the ability of school children to succeed in school and in life pursuits. However, in many parts of the continent, children are unable to access the information they need under existing education systems.
To encourage innovation in early learning education, TrustAfrica, a public foundation that strives to secure the conditions for democratic participation, equitable development and African philanthropy throughout the continent, is implementing an Early Learning Innovations program in four African countries. The $1.5 million program, which is done in partnership with the Hewlett Foundation, will focus on providing grants averaging $55,000 for projects that can be implemented over 12 months in Kenya, Uganda, Senegal and Mali.
The project is inviting applications for letters of interest (LOIs) from organizations that have the capacity to design and implement an early learning innovation that:
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