Posted by Karabo Kgophane on
27 October 2022, 11:45
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With inequality perpetuated by racism, xenophobia, gender stereotypes, harmful gender norms, discrimination and related intolerances, schools seem to face a great deal of obstacles, which impact negatively on learning, teaching and general school governance. The Council for Education Ministries released two documents for intensive consultation in provinces and districts, to address intersectional matters of transformation in in the education system.
Posted by Karabo Kgophane on
27 October 2022, 11:25
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Since the conceptualisation and development of the CSTL Framework and accompanying Handbook more than a decade ago, the school eco-system, socio-economic and socio- educational landscape of South Africa have significantly evolved.
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
04 October 2022, 10:40
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This film explores the experiences of a secondary school learner from Dedza District in Malawi who is in deep shock after receiving a positive HIV test from the hospital. She is very destressed and doesn't know what to do and thinks that her future is bleak. The story opens with her on her own, crying which captures the attention of the other learners.
While walking past, a Youth Facilitator, notices her crying under a tree while her friends are learning in class. The HIV results have made her isolate herself from the rest of her friends and her shock makes her forgets that she is supposed to be in class at that time.
The Youth Facilitator then speaks to her and encourages her by explaining that being HIV positive doesn't mean the end of one’s life, rather it is good that she now knows her status so that she can start taking her medication and ensure that she adheres to the treatment. He explains that when she starts taking treatment, she can live a healthy, normal health life like her peers. The Youth Facilitator also assists her with a strategy she can use to make sure she adheres to her medication regime.
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
28 September 2022, 10:35
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A two-day Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) partners’ meeting is currently underway in Harare, Zimbabwe. Regional Programme Manager Megan Cockerill and Regional MER Specialist Jennifer Norins have joined participants to share work and progress of programmes and projects funded by SDC.
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
19 September 2022, 12:50
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CSTL is a framework through which Ministries of Education of the SADC Member States can lead and coordinate the range of care and support services delivered in and through schools
Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) is an innovative approach that responds to the millions of children and youth in the SADC region whose right to education is compromised by a host of barriers to quality teaching and learning. In an effort to support the education sector to strengthen their systems so that schools are able to serve as sites of integrated support where quality education is secured, an online community – CSTL Pulse – was launched in May 2021.
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
15 September 2022, 16:35
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In Lesotho, the coming together of two important ministries – education and health – has had a major impact on learners’ access to health services. At the centre of this ground-breaking development are Lesotho’s 10 FutureLife-Now! schools.
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
15 September 2022, 12:45
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Miss and Mr Climate Change are determined to make their voices heard. Chosen at the Climate Change convention held by Fort Rixon Secondary School, their role is to bring about awareness of the impact of climate change in the local context.
One of the major challenges faced by Zimbawe’s FutureLife-Now! school communities is a lack of unity and differing perceptions when it comes to the value of education. While schools provide education to afford opportunities for learners to have a better future, many parents do not always support this, and instead promote practices such as child marriages, gold panning and working as herd boys.
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
15 September 2022, 12:30
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Agency is key to addressing the many challenges confronting youth in the SADC region. Young people need space to design and share best practices for addressing climate change challenges.
Learner Takondwa Gankha at the climate change jamboree presenting Bwaila Secondary School’s learner-led project
Posted by Letswalo L Marobane on
15 September 2022, 12:20
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David Ramushu Secondary School in Zambia is situated in a community where many of its people are malnourished and do not have access to fresh fruit and vegetables. It is for this reason that the school began a food gardening project in September last year. The plan was not only to give the community access to fresh produce, but to create buffer stocks that would meet the growing demand for produce and efficiently cope with volatilities in food production.
Victor Munyumbwe, executive member of David Ramushu Secondary School’s parent/teacher association, hard at work in the school garden
Many of us at MIET AFRICA were privileged to have worked with Prof Finn Reygan over the past decade, with our relationship strengthening particularly over the last few years. Finn contributed significantly through his active participation in several regional research studies conducted by MIET AFRICA, was one of the initiators of the recently established CSTL Research programme, and served on the CSTL Investment Portfolio Reference Committee.
Finn’s passion and enthusiasm for ensuring the rights of all people are upheld, especially the most marginalised, was infectious, and he was able to influence attitudes for the good through his courage and willingness to speak out against injustice. An optimist with a positive outlook on life, none of us will forget Finn’s robust, joyful laughter that could be recognised from afar!
An extremely proud and caring father and grandfather, our condolences and comforting thoughts and prayers are sent to his children, grandchild, siblings and all his loved ones.
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