VVOB in Uganda

Happy DEAR Day! ?? Today at VVOB in Uganda, we have taken time to Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Day. This is a reminder of the power of reading to inspire, educate, and transform lives. In the midst of our work, we’re taking a pause to pick up a book, and immerse ourselves in the joy of reading. Join us today by sparing time to drop everything and read. #DEARDay #DropEverythingAndRead

Happy D.E.A.R day to you all! We are so excited to see Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, State Minister for Primary Education, spotlighting our work in today’s The Daily Monitor Newspaper! This is a testament to the impact of the Hempel Foundation funded UCatchUp methodology we’ve been championing in all 264 government-aided primary schools in Kasese. In June 2023, the Ministry of Education and Sports validated the strategy to scale and sustain the contextualised, school-based, government-led Teaching at the Right Level model under the name "UCatchUp" Seeing VVOB's contribution acknowledged at the policy level affirms the dedication of our team, our partners, and the educators. When a national leader amplifies your work, it’s a signal that change is happening. And we are just getting started. If you haven’t read the commentary yet, you can read it here https://lnkd.in/d6EP6v8G! Teaching at the Right Level Africa UNICEF Uganda Save the Children Uganda #UCatchUp #DropEverythingAndRead #TaRL #DEARday

We are excited to share that VVOB participated in the Learning through Play (LtP) Evidence Summit at Four Points Hotel, Kololo yesterday, represented by Apiyo Loy Lyn. Lyn attending in the capacity of VVOB's IT'S PLAY project, participated in a panel discussion. She emphasised the role of professional development, training, curriculum, and resource support in equipping teachers to integrate play into learning. Additionally, she spoke about the teacher training manuals developed through IT’S PLAY with partners. These will soon be handed over to Primary Teachers Colleges—a major step in scaling and sustaining LtP beyond the project. The call to institutionalise LtP was reinforced as a vital step for long-term impact. Special thanks to the Play Matters Consortium (International Rescue Committee (IRC), Plan International Uganda, War Child and Innovations for Poverty Action) for organising the summit and IRC for sponsoring it. The LEGO Foundation #LearningThroughPlay #ScalingEducation #ITsPLAY

Voices from the Field! ?? As we gear up to celebrate Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) Day tomorrow, we are reminded of the power of a conducive learning environment in fostering a love for reading. Louis Obuti, the district support coordinator, shares: "A clean, quiet, and organised study space with enough learning materials can boost learners' focus and productivity. Maximise learners' participation to enhance their learning experience." Let’s create engaging reading spaces and encourage active participation so that every learner can experience the joy of reading! ?? Join us this D.E.A.R day by sparing time to Drop Everything And Read with us tomorrow. #DEARDay #ReadingForAll #VoicesFromTheField #QualityEducation

I’m looking forward to participating in #CIES2025, where I'll be sharing insights on: 1. Drawing on teachers' initiatives and experiences to design effective peer-mentoring solutions supporting TaRL implementation in Uganda 2. Integrating Digital and Traditional Methods for Data Collection in Resource-Constrained Settings If you’ll be at the conference, too, let’s connect!

Are you attending the #CIES2025 Conference? Come say hi! VVOB will be there in person from 22 to 26 March 2024, represented by our very own Kakula Wandi, Sharon Schroen, Rory Healy, Loran Pieck, Chantal Snyman and Sahar M,. Have a look at our website to discover which sessions we are partaking in: https://lnkd.in/eppv4cjH Joining forces with our esteemed partners such as Busara, Gates Foundation, Laterite, JET Education Services, Teaching at the Right Level Africa and Innovations for Poverty Action, we are excited to share our efforts in promoting equity within education systems globally. Hope to see you there! CIES - Comparative & International Education Society VVOB in Rwanda VVOB in South Africa VVOB in Uganda

Webinar Alert ????! In case you missed it, the Africa Teachers Webinar Series is on! This Thursday, 13 March the webinar will cover the topic, "Leveraging Technology for Teacher Professional Development.” The webinar series, which began on 27 February is organised by UNESCO-IICBA with the support of the African Union and the Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities, AFTRA and co-sponsored by the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (#RTIA) and the Global Partnership for Education’s Knowledge Innovation Exchange (GPE-KIX), in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Through the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa, VVOB is currently implementing a regional project aimed at equipping teachers to adopt gender-responsive teaching methods that promote equality for all learners in Africa. Register for the webinar via ??: https://lnkd.in/gYN-AsTS. See you there! #SDG4QualityEducationForAll #TransformingEducation #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope #SupportingEducators #InspiringFutures #PartnersOfChange VVOB in South Africa | Expertise France | Opetushallitus - Utbildningsstyrelsen - Finnish National Agency for Education | Enabel | APEFE European Commission | FAWE | Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) | African Centre for School Leadership | Forum For African Women Educationalists - Kenya Chapter | Kenya Education Management Institute | Ministry Of Education, Kenya (MOE)

We celebrate the power of literacy and the impact of UCatchUp a remedial learning methodology routed in the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach! The numbers from government-aided primary schools in Kasese in 2024 speak for themselves. At baseline, only 19% of learners in grades three to five could read a paragraph. This increased to 50% by endline. Speaking on the 31 percentage point improvement, Brenda Abiro, our MEAL Advisor, said it best: "TaRL is a powerful method for change. The rise in reading proficiency shows that with the right support including external mentors, trained teachers, and quality learning materials, learners can thrive." This is a reminder that every child deserves the chance to read, learn, and therefore thrive. ?? #DEARDay #LiteracyMatters #DropEverythingAndRead #TaRL #UCatchUp

The countdown to Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) Day has begun! ??D.E.A.R. Day is an annual national celebration that encourages everyone to set aside time to read. With only a few days to go until D.E.A.R Day on March 14, students, teachers, and schools across Uganda are getting ready for a day dedicated to the joy of reading. At VVOB, we believe that strong literacy skills lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Through programmes like UCatchUp, we support teachers and learners with the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach to accelerate learning and bridge literacy gaps. ???? We encourage all students, teachers, parents, and education partners to Drop Everything and Read! Whether it’s a book, a story, or an article, taking time to read empowers minds and transforms futures. Teaching at the Right Level Africa Hempel Foundation UNICEF Uganda Save the Children in Uganda #DEARDay #DropEverythingAndRead #Literacy #EducationForAll #UCatchUp

Happy International Women’s Day! ?? At VVOB, we believe that quality education is a powerful tool for empowering women and girls. By investing in gender-responsive education, we are providing endless possibilities for future generations. ???? Let us celebrate the women in education, teachers, school leaders, policymakers, and learners who are breaking barriers, shaping minds, and building a more equitable future. We are committed to continue working towards quality education systems that empower ALL learners to thrive! Please read about our work through the voices of women and girls. ?? https://lnkd.in/dj6hungH #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInEducation #EducationForAll