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Botswana: Support children’s education

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África/Botswana/26 Junio 2016/Fuente: Daily News /Autor: Kebaeditse Baitlotli

Resumen:  El miembro del parlamento para Lentsweletau D. Vincent Seretse ha pedido a todas las partes interesadas  apoyar las iniciativas gubernamentales destinadas a mejorar el sistema de educación. Seretse dijo que el sistema de educación podría alcanzar el nivel deseado si todos pudieran trabajar juntos, a su vezl expresó su agradecimiento por las donaciones recibidas hasta la fecha.

Gakuto — The Member of Parliament for Lentsweletau/Mmopane constituency, Mr Vincent Seretse has called upon all stakeholders to support government initiatives aimed at improving the education system.

Receiving two donkey carts worth about P50 000 donated by BC & LM Gas to Gakuto and Molefhe primary schools in his constituency, Mr Seretse said the education system could reach the intended level if all could work together.

He expressed gratitude over the donation, saying it came at the time when it was most needed to reduce the distance walked by pupils to school.

Mr Seretse, who is also the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, urged the Gakuto community and the school management to make full use of the carts for the benefit of pupils.

Mr Seretse said the initiative of providing transport for school pupils was an effort by the government to transform education as well as fostering it by providing platforms through which education could be made easier and enjoyable.

«Pupils travelling long distances arrive at school late and tired hence unable to concentrate in class,» MP Seretse said. The situation, he said, impacted negatively on pupils education thus lead to truancy and a high number of dropouts.

Minister Seretse was optimistic that the donated donkey carts would improve transport for pupils and encourage them to take their education seriously which would lead to improved results.

He applauded the area councillor, Mr Mathata Selaledi for his role in initiating the donation aimed at making a difference in the lives of Gakuto and Molefhe primary school pupils who have been walking long distances of about five kilometers to and from school daily

The MP highlighted that the use of donkey carts to school was not a new phenomenon, saying it existed for long time and that the World Bank used the same arrangement to improve education.

Handing over the donation on behalf of BC & LM Gas, the Indian High Commissioner to Botswana, Dr Ketan Shuklas applauded the company director, Mr Cyrian Pius for his support towards improving the lives of the needy through a number of initiatives for the success of the government’s Vision 2016.

Fuente de la noticia: http://article.wn.com/view/2016/06/10/Support_Childrens_Education_Seretse/

Fuente de la imagen: http://www.weekendpost.co.bw/common_up/weekend-post/news_big_1640.jpg

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Malawi: School pupils sit on ground in absence of chairs and desks

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África/Malawi/26 Junio 2016/Fuente: AllAfrica/Autor: Chancy Namadzunda

Resumen: La secundaria Linga Community Day School(SADC) siempre ha contado con escasos estudiantes y padres que apoyen con sus contribuciones para satisfacer la demanda de materiales de aprendizaje.Dicha escuela tuvo un día de despertar cuando recibio una donación de 50 pupitres.

Linga Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) which has always relied on meager students and parents contributions to meet its demand for learning materials, desks inclusive, had an awakening day when Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) came in with a donation of 50 desks worth K1.5 million.

According to Linga CDSS Head Teacher Donald Chikhungu, the school had only managed to purchase 200 locally made desk for over 1000 students enrolled at the schools.

Mostly, said Chikhungu, the desks were prioritized for senior classes leaving the junior classes with no choice but to sit on the floor.

«They were not even enough for senior classes. The students were always fighting for space everyday,» he said.

He could not rule out the shortage of learning materials as a reason that has contributed to some dropouts at school mainly from the girl learners.

Statistically, In Malawi, 3 to 5 students don’t have a desk or a chair hence making learning a hard thing.

PIL General Manager Enwell Kadango said the company was touched when they learned that the school through its own initiative, has been mobilizing locally made desks.

«It is that zeal and hafdworking drive that has attracted us to also come in and assist you in the spirit of helping those who help themselves,» he said adding that the desks were donated. In complementing the knowledge the teachers impart in the students.

According to Kadango, PILs overall goal is to assist government in its economic growth efforts with an empasis on education and health.

Recently, the company has made donations to Njuli, Kadzakalowa, Gumba and Mulunguzi Community Day Secondary Schools.

Linga CDSS has a catchment area of 25 kilometers radius.

Fuente de la noticia: http://allafrica.com/stories/201606170142.html

Fuente de la imagen:http://www.firstdigitalghana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bole-students.jpg

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Canada, Universal Service Fund donate computers to Mustard Seed communities

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Caribe Insular/Jamaica/Mayo 2016/Autor: Editor/ Fuente: jamaicaobserver.com

Resumen: La Alta Comisión de Canadá en Jamaica, en colaboración con el Fondo de Servicio Universal (USF), recientemente donó computadoras y otros equipos para las Mustard Seed Communities en Spanish Town. La donación, valorada en aproximadamente $ 400,000, incluye impresoras, monitores y Computadores.

The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica, in collaboration with the Universal Service Fund (USF), recently donated computers and other equipment to the Mustard Seed Communities in Spanish Town.

The donation, valued at approximately $400,000, included printers, monitors and desktops.

Clovelle Folkes, administrator of the Mustard Seed Communities in Spanish Town, welcomed the donation. She said that 64 of the 67 children who live at the home attend primary and high schools.

“The computers will assist the children with their school projects,” Folkes declared.

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica Sylvain Fabi, who participated in the handing over ceremony, said that the high commission was “more than happy to play a small part in helping the Mustard Seed Communities to improve the lives of those whom they serve”.

He also congratulated the USF for the work that that it is doing in bridging the information gap, and especially for its donation to the Mustard Seed Communities to assist with educational research.

Hugh Cross, chief executive officer of the fund, said they were delighted to help the children.

“When we [Universal Service Fund] heard there was a need, there was no hesitation in granting the funding,” he said.

An agency of the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, the USF facilitates the accessibility of the information super highway throughout, in strategic locations such as schools, public libraries, post offices and other institutions.

The aim is to create an environment that is interactive and conducive to learning, hence improving the quality of education and life for residents in all fourteen parishes.

The Mustard Seed Communities was established in 1978 as a home for a handful of abandoned and disabled children. Today, they serve close to 411 children, young adults and families who belong to the most vulnerable groups in Jamaican society. There are 13 homes across Jamaica.

Fuente de la noticia: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Canada–Universal-Service-Fund-donate-computers-to-Mustard-Seed-communities_60006

Fuente de la imagen: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/assets/12944608/201953.jpg

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UNICEF: Ecuador Earthquake latest – we are on the ground and ready to respond

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América del Sur/Ecuador/Abril 2016/Autor: Meghna Das/Fuente: blogs.unicef.org.uk

Resumen: Un mortal terremoto de magnitud 7,8  ha golpeado Ecuador, poniendo las vidas de millones de personas en peligro. Los primeros informes son que al menos medio millón de niños, hombres y mujeres han experimentado una agitación muy severa, mientras que 15,2 millones en toda la región han sentido el impacto del terremoto.

A deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Ecuador, putting the lives of millions in danger. Early reports are that as many as half a million children, men and women have experienced very severe shaking, while 15.2 million across the region have felt the quake’s impact.

This is the strongest earthquake to hit Ecuador in decades, and this type of quake can collapse buildings, destroy infrastructure and cause tsunamis.

You can help children and families affected by disasters like the earthquake in Ecuador – make a donation today to our Children’s Emergency Fund.

We are ready to respond following the earthquake

The extent of casualties and damage in Ecuador are being assessed, however areas of concern include Santo Domingo, the country’s largest city, that is now in a complete blackout.

Unicef staff are on the ground assessing the situation right now. We have supplies like water kits and tents pre-positioned in surrounding countries, ready to meet the needs of the children of Ecuador.

We have been working in Ecuador for 43 years. We are on the ground and ready to respond as needed and requested by government.

Keeping children safe in Ecuador

So that we can continue to be there for as many children as possible, we have a Children’s Emergency Fund. When disaster strikes, Unicef staff are ready to respond rapidly to deliver life-saving food, medicine and water, education and protection services so children in danger get the help they need, and can recover fast and resilient. We rely on money from our Children’s Emergency Fund to do this. And we rely on donations from the British public to keep the fund alive and enable us to respond to emergencies, whenever they come, and whatever their size.

Fuente de la noticia: https://blogs.unicef.org.uk/2016/04/17/ecuador-earthquake-latest-unicef-ground/

Fuente de la imagen: https://blogs.unicef.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Ecuador-Map.jpg

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