New Primary Education Activity
ID: 351571Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa (USAID-ETH)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351571

Additional Information

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Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for its upcoming "New Primary Education in Crisis Activity" aimed at enhancing foundational learning for vulnerable primary school-age children in crisis-affected areas of Ethiopia. This Request for Information (RFI) invites organizations to provide feedback on various aspects of emergency education, including pedagogical strategies, caregiver support, and geographic targeting, with a focus on addressing the significant educational challenges exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is crucial for improving educational resilience and inclusive access to learning for affected children, and interested parties must submit their responses by January 19, 2024, to the designated USAID contacts via email. For further details, refer to the related documents provided by USAID.

    Point(s) of Contact
    USAID Ethiopia
    (202) 216-6276
    caddis@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    72066324RFI00001 - New Primary Education Activity.pdf
    72066324RFI00001.pdf
    The USAID/Ethiopia is seeking feedback for its new Primary Education in Crisis Activity, which aims to improve foundational learning for vulnerable primary school-age children in crisis-affected areas over five years. Respondents are invited to answer specific questions regarding emergency education coordination, pedagogical strategies, caregiver support, geographic targeting, and implementation localization. Organizations interested in this initiative must submit a capabilities statement detailing their expertise in evidence-based pedagogy and service delivery in crisis contexts. The document outlines the current challenges of education in Ethiopia, highlighting that a significant percentage of children are out of school due to ongoing conflicts and disasters, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence shows widespread learning deficiencies, with a focus on aiding the lowest-performing students through tailored interventions. The program will coordinate with existing government and partner initiatives, concentrating on areas most impacted by conflict and natural disasters. The overarching goal is to create resilience in the education system while promoting inclusive access to learning and wellbeing for all affected children.
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