ACCES A L'EDUCATION / ACCESS TO EDUCATION (A2E)
ID: 351069Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Senegal USAID-Dakar (USAID-SEN)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351069
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Senegal is seeking feedback on its draft concept for the "Accès à l'Éducation" (A2E) program, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for marginalized Senegalese children and youth, particularly in the Casamance and Kédougou regions. The A2E initiative focuses on providing alternative education options that address local community needs and aims to improve the capacity of local stakeholders to support education, building on the successes of the previous USAID program, "Passerelles." This Request for Information (RFI) invites stakeholders to share insights on barriers to education, effective non-formal education strategies, and approaches to include marginalized groups, with submissions due by January 12, 2024. Interested parties can contact Marie Helene Dos Santos at mdossantos@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mdossantos@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    [English] RFI A2E.pdf
    [English].pdf
    The USAID/Senegal Access to Education (A2E) Request for Information (RFI) seeks feedback on a draft concept aimed at expanding educational opportunities for marginalized Senegalese children and youth, particularly in the Casamance and Kédougou regions. The A2E initiative builds on the previous USAID Passerelles program, addressing the significant number of out-of-school youth, estimated at over 1.5 million, with particular emphasis on gender and disability inclusion. The activity's goals include enhancing access to quality non-formal education and improving local community engagement to reduce barriers to education. Interested parties are encouraged to provide insights on challenges faced by youth, viable non-formal education options, and strategies to prevent school-related gender-based violence. The submission deadline is January 12, 2024. This RFI serves as an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to program design, but it does not represent a solicitation for proposals or guarantee funding. Responses should be submitted electronically, and USAID emphasizes that feedback provided will help refine the program's description without returning submissions to participants.
    [French] RFI A2E.pdf
    [French].pdf
    The USAID/Sénégal has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding its "Accès à l'Éducation" (A2E) program, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for marginalized Senegalese children and youth in targeted areas. The RFI, published on November 21, 2023, invites feedback on the program's preliminary conceptual note, focusing on innovative approaches to increase access to education, particularly for girls and children with disabilities. Despite significant improvements in schooling rates, many children remain out of school, especially in Casamance and Kédougou. The A2E program seeks to build on the successes of the previous USAID program, "Passerelles," addressing barriers to education while promoting community engagement. Key goals include fostering non-formal education pathways and market-focused skill development to mitigate youth employment challenges. Interested individuals or organizations can submit their comments by January 12, 2024. Participants are encouraged to provide insights on technical questions relating to barriers to education, effective non-formal education options, approaches for including marginalized groups, and opportunities for partnerships. The responses will shape the final program design and do not imply any contractual commitments from USAID. This RFI serves as a tool for stakeholder engagement to refine the educational program aimed at improving socio-economic outcomes for Senegal's youth.
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