Day: May 17, 2023

Capricorn Foundation has reinforced its commitment to bringing about positive change in the education sector by providing N.dollars 540 000 in funding to EduVision.

The foundation in a media statement on Tuesday said the programme assists 19 marginalised public schools around the country, supporting over 10 000 students and 350 instructors in addressing the obstacles that affect rural school performance and quality of education.

The project team travels 7 000 kilometres per month, visiting all 19 schools, ensuring that the system is running effectively, regularly engaging with the teachers and learners, as well as providing training where needed.

Capricorn Foundation Executive Officer Marlize Horn was quoted in the statement as saying the foundation has been supporting the EduVision initiative since 2020 and has committed N.dollars 1 380 000 to date, with this year’s investment being N.dollars 540 000.

The assistance helps EduVision to reduce academic disparities, bridge the gap between urban and distant schools in Namibia, and give equal opportunity for rural schools.

“Education is one of the Capricorn Foundation’s primary focus areas, and partnering with EduVision in supporting remote and marginalised schools is pivotal to help improve the quality of education and give the Namibian child in rural Namibia the same access to learning opportunities as their peers in urban Namibia,” she said.

The EduVision Project further provides rural and marginalised schools with access to an “extended classroom”, focusing on providing learners with additional lessons through inclusive digital learning and interactive platforms, such as smartboards, recorded lessons, and live online classes with experienced teachers to empower them and help with digital transformation.

EduVision spokesperson Frikkie Louw said Capricorn Foundation’s support has converted classrooms into exciting learning centres where students explore new frontiers and acquire knowledge that will define their future.

“Through their leadership, kids are receiving a high-quality education that allows them to follow their aspirations and realise their full potential,” he said.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

A United States of America – based philanthropists and business tycoon, Mrs Magdalene Agada has hailed the May 9 Supreme Court victory of Sen. Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun.

Chief Agada in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba, said that the Supreme court victory had opened the way for more democracy dividends for the people of Osun

According to her, Tuesday, May 9 victory over former Gov. Gboyega Oyetola has closed the chapter of legal distractions faced by the Adeleke administration.

“This means that Gov. Adeleke can now focus on the important task of delivering more dividends of democracy for Osun people.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chief, Dr Magdalene Nwaka Agada is a frontline philanthropist, whose Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization undertakes life-changing activities across Nigeria.

Mrs Agada, is also President of leading U.S-based medical equipment firm, Star Global Marketing Limited.

She thanked the Supreme Court Justices for returning a verdict that aligns with the wishes of the vast majority of Osun people, as was evident in their wild celebration of the judgement.

She also thanked Gov. Adeleke for extending the olive branch to former Gov. Oyetola and others who contested the July 16, 2022 governorship polls with him.

Agada felicitated former Gov. Oyetola for accepting the ruling of the apex court while congratulating Gov. Adeleke for his victory.

“With the litigation process having been brought to an end, His Excellency, Sen. Ademola Adeleke can now fast-track the actualisation of his administration’s six-pronged developmental agenda.

“The agenda designed to touch the lives of Osun masses in all the Local Government Areas of the state,” Agada said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

Anticipatory Action approach is vital to predict hazards, prevent or reduce acute humanitarian impacts in the IGAD region, IGAD Disaster Risk Management Program Manager, Dr. Ahmed Amdihun said.

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC), in collaboration with key partners have organized a joint multi-stakeholder Anticipatory Action workshop which aims to establishing a regional guiding framework for implementation of Anticipatory Action in the IGAD region.

The workshop is underway under the theme ‘Better Together-Lessons Learned and Charting the way forward for Early Warning and Anticipatory Early Actions’, it was learned.

According to Ahmed, Anticipatory Action (AA) approach is a fundamental shift in how we in the IGAD region tackle disasters, requiring a more proactive approach as opposed to a traditional reactive approach to disasters.

During the three-day workshop, stakeholders are expected to discuss on various issues, including appreciating the progress and challenges in advancing early warning response at the regional and national level, he said.

Efforts will be made to have a common understanding of Anticipatory Action, principles, terminology, and implementation framework, he added.

The workshop will help share knowledge and experience in the bottlenecks and opportunities relating to AA at national and subnational levels, he elaborated.

According to the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission, Early Warning and Response Directorate Director, Taye Getachew, the workshop is attended by relevant actors from IGAD member countries.

During the workshop, participants will get insights about the current available financing mechanisms for AA and explore potential financing mechanisms, he said.

Participants will chart the way-forward for AA in the IGAD region, review and validation of the regional road maps, he elaborated.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency