Project profile — Lead for Education Achievement and Progress

This project aims to improve the educational status of girls and boys in the Tama Ber, Adaa and Arsi Negele Districts in Ethiopia by achieving the following objectives: (1) increasing access to quality early childhood care and education and related health and nutrition services for young children; (2) improving the quality and efficiency of primary education for girls and boys; and (3) promoting equal access to early childhood care and primary education for girls, orphans and vulnerable children.

The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: increased utilization of education and related health and nutrition services in assisted early childhood care and education (ECCE) centres among 4-6 year old girls and boys, Adaa, Arsi Negele and Tarma Ber Districts in Ethiopia; improved education performance of girls and boys in assisted primary schools, Adaa, Arsi Negele and Tarma Ber Districts in Ethiopia; and improved utilization of quality, equitable education services by girls, orphans and vulnerable children (f/m) in Adaa, Arsi Negele and Tarma Ber Districts in Ethiopia

Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2017) include: (1) the number of children aged between 4 and 6 enrolled in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs has increased from 8.4% in 2012 to 50.5% in 2016; (2) the number of teachers using child-centered teaching methodologies has increased from 25.3% in 2012 to 90.5% in 2016; (3) the percentage of girls satisfied with the support received in the school environment has increased from 8.2% in 2012 to 98% in 2016; (4) 19 new ECCE centers were constructed, 76 ECCE centers were provided with equipment, furniture and materials. This has benefitted 15,896 children and 266 teachers; and (5) 200 Community Conversations sessions were facilitated on topics that impact children and their education. These sessions were attended by 58,113 people (of which 29,040 women and girls).