Financial literacy skills are especially valuable when accessible to marginalized youth. Read about Room to Read’s work to close the gender gap on financial literacy, written by our Girls’ Ed & Gender Equality Program Associate Director, Reema Shrestha: https://t.co/Az9bfy0tZY
This year, #DAC2023 is commemorated under the theme: The Rights of the Child in the Digital Environment.
"A child acting in the online environment is not different from a child offline, and the same rights that children have offline must be protected online." ACERWC
June 16
Day of the African Child
@RoomtoRead_TZ we are proud of our work in helping children develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and supporting girls to build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. #DAC2023#AfricanChild
An empowered girl is likely to grow healthy, safe, & empowered to determine her future.
We support girls to complete primary & secondary education & to acquire the information, self-awareness, & self-efficacy they need to make informed choices about their lives #GirlsEducation
“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.” Barack Obama
Visit Literacy Cloud to read storybooks in Kiswahili and other multiple languages https://t.co/ZG1DvtkRI8
Learning to make their own sanitary towels can help most girls maintain menstrual hygiene and attend school during their periods.
#Education#GirlsEducation
Starting as early as sixth grade, Girls’ Education Program participants engage in activities to build their confidence. Every facet of the program works to develop girls’ agency, whether it’s practicing assertive communication or reinforcing their right to say no.
DOT Country Directors, UK, Tanzania, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Rwanda, celebrating #20years of Impact. We don't just bridge the gender digital divide, we walk the talk in our leadership DNA, by placing women at the helm of the agenda in Africa and Middle East.
#DigitalInclusion
Financial education is an important part of our life skills component under the Girls’ Education Program. We believe if they have information on financial concepts & basic money management skills, girls can make informed decisions about their personal finances. #Education
We are working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments to improve literacy and gender equality in education. #GAWE2022