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Certifying Teachers in Afghanistan

Following decades of conflict and tumult, almost half of Afghanistan's children are still not attending schools. Despite an increase of teachers since 2001, only 24% of teachers have the minimum qualifications to teach. The country lacks common and appropriate standards for certifying teachers and accrediting teacher training institutions. Consequently, the quality of education in Afghanistan is poor.

Results: 

Expected results:

  • Improve the standards of teacher training institutions and quality of existing teachers within the education system
  • Enhance quality of classroom teaching
  • Increase equity in the delivery of education services across Afghanistan
  • Contribute to greater access to education for boys and girls
  • Increase primary completion percentage and secondary school enrolment
Tags: Afghanistan, Development in Fragile Contexts, Strengthening Educational Institutions

National Research Seminar: Call for proposals!

WUSC is pleased to launch this year's National Research Seminar and to celebrate its first decade. Inaugurated by John Ralston Saul in 2003, the National Research Seminar explores a particular challenge in international development and provides a tremendous platform for emerging scholars to share their research findings with university and college students, faculty members, practitioners and policy makers from across Canada and the world. 

Tags: Afghanistan, Africa, Alberta, Asia, British Columbia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Latin America, Life Skills, Malawi, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Peru, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Botswana, Engaging Students, Youth Employment, Engaging Canadians, University and College Partnerships, Canada, Youth

Reports from the 2012 AWID International Forum

Event: 
Association for Women's Rights in Development - International Forum

We've arrived!!! We are waiting sleepily in the Istanbul airport arrivals lounge. Our colleagues from Sri Lanka are due to arrive shortly from the other side of the world. We're keen to see them!

Our flight from Ottawa to Istanbul was smooth and we met a couple of other AWID Forum participants along the way. Talking with them in the passport control line got us even more excited for the conference to start.

Tags: Afghanistan, Africa, Alberta, Asia, British Columbia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Latin America, Malawi, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Peru, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Botswana, Empowerment of Women and Girls, Gender Equality, Livelihoods, Canada

International Women's Day

Happy International Women’s Day! On this special day, we would like to thank all our volunteers and partners who make a difference in women’s lives. Your invaluable contributions have helped tens of thousands of women and young girls around the world.

Tags: Afghanistan, Africa, Alberta, Asia, British Columbia, Burkina Faso, Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Latin America, Malawi, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Peru, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Botswana, Empowerment of Women and Girls, Engaging Students, Gender Equality, Engaging Canadians, Canada

Development in Fragile Contexts

Healthy communities free of division and conflict set the groundwork for socio-economic development. Yet, in post-conflict and post-disaster situations, underlying mistrust and resentment between individuals and groups, in addition to the psychological wounds created by the disaster, prohibit progress. Activities which promote peace, independence and harmony between community members are essential components of the rebuilding process.

WUSC has put programs in place to rebuild fragile communities by:

Tags: Afghanistan, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Special Topics
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