Inclusive Education

Ministry of Education updates school funding policy to address inequities

Rural education learners "In the past, educational disparities negatively affected the performance of many learners across the country. This inequity is also at odds with Article 20 of the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees all persons the right to education." The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has updated the school funding system under the new School Grant Policy (2021-2030). The policy uses a needs-based funding formula to ensure equal […]

21 February, 2025 61

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2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […]

12 November, 2024 35

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Capricorn Foundation bolsters access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) educational materials

The Capricorn Foundation reinforced its commitment to invest in early childhood education when, on Friday, 31 May 2024, it announced the extension of its partnership with the African Child Development Trust (ACDT). The Capricorn Foundation announced an investment of another N$575 000 into printing pre-primary and grades 1 to 3 workbooks. Since 2020, the Capricorn Foundation has enabled the African Child Development Trust to enhance Early Childhood […]

3 June, 2024 22

Namibia

Disability Affairs Minister calls for inclusive education

Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs in the Office of the President Alexia Manombe-Ncube has urged parents and guardians of children with disabilities to avoid keeping them at home and ensure that they are enrolled in schools.

23 May, 2024 63

South Africa

South African study shows the power of sharing daily experiences for teachers to learn how to include all learners

Globally, more than 258 million children and young people between the ages of 6 and 17 are not in school. In South Africa, the figure stands at 232,000 for children aged between 7 and 17. The main reasons they’re not attending school are related to the quality of education, financial constraints, disability and child or teenage pregnancy. The notion of inclusive education focuses on ensuring that all children attend school and receive […]

17 April, 2024 27

Namibia

Government promotes education for marginalized communities

Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare deputy director of marginalized communities, Rebekka Namwandi, has encouraged learners from marginalized communities to improve their academic performance through the Namibia College of Open Learning. According to the Namibia Press Agency, only three out of 51 learners in the ministry's program for marginalized communities qualified for tertiary education in the 2023 exams. The ministry provides financial and psychosocial support to learners […]

17 January, 2024 27