INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION
Jan 17, 2015
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION
DR YEN
Behind this tremendous body of work is a compelling and revolutionary individual—Dr. James Yen.
FAMOUS QUOTES-DR YEN
Technical know-how of the experts must be transformed into practical do-how of the people.
We work with the people not out of pity but out of respect for their potential for growth and development, both as individuals and as communities
Livelihood system-Pastoralism
IIRR and EFA GOALS
Goal 1 Expanding and improving comprehensive early childhood care and education, especially for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Goal 2Ensuring that by 2015 all children, particularly girls, children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to ethnic minorities, have access to, and complete, free and compulsory primary education of good quality.
According to the 2011 EFA Global Monitoring Report, Kenya has shown remarkable growth in
primary school enrolment with a GER of 110% and a NER of 82.6% (2009, UNDP), making it one of
the few countries in the region expected to achieve the EFA goals by 2015. This is attributed to the
introduction of Free Primary Education,
Out of school children
The Pastoralist-Child and Education
WV Somalia Education Program
IIRR EDUCATION PROGRAM
2. EDUCATION PROGRAM
Internationally, IIRR targets education for marginalized communities both rural and peri-urban areas.
IIRR believes that education is not only a basic human right but critical to human/community development.
Implementation strategy
Implements activities thru Local Partnerships-9 local community CBO’s
In 2006, IIRR initiated the Pastoralist Education Project (PEP) in Kenya,and 2006 initiated one in Ethiopia.
PEP has adapted flexible education approach that fits with pastoralists’ mobility patterns and lifestyle.
beneficiaries
Targets out of school children in pastoralist communities in the counties of Samburu, Isiolo and Marsabit.
Expanded education access through establishment and support of 36 learning centers. Currently, Supporting 24 primary schools and partnership with 7 secondary schools with total enrollment of 4,305 learners
PROJECT GOAL
Increase access and improve quality of education for out of school children in pastoralist communities.
Objectives Improve early grade reading Strengthen teaching and learning process Strengthen school leadership Strengthen parental participation in
learning Strengthen partnerships with government
and other stakeholders
Approaches
ECD centres Feeder schools Shepherd classes Mobile schools Affiliate Public Primary schools
ECD Centers
ECD Centers
Mobile school
Shepherd class
Shepherd classes
Wamba shepherd class Lbarok shepherd class
Shepherd class graduates
Activities-improved school infrastructureFarakoren primary school Ramole primary school
Community/parental educationCommunity meeting Parental education
Early grade and Adult Literacy classes
Community reading shades
Parental support to reading
Teacher support
Teacher graduation EGRA teacher training
Partner/government training
Challenges
Expensive to implement project due to logistics, and distance.
Culture Insecurity Drought
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