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Young Storytellers and the Power of Literacy

Rwanda Literacy Week celebrated reading and writing across the country. / Jonathan Padway, USAID

In Rwanda, a land with an oral history as rich and beautiful as the hills that roll across it, one tale is special. The story “Old Woman and a Hyena” was written by an 11-year-old boy who won a USAID-supported national writing competition.

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Preparing Youth for Employment

Guest blogger from Education Development Center discusses how youth in Mali are prepared for employed, armed with literacy and numeracy skills. Read more >>

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Recording in Progress: Audio Boosts Volume of Education Materials in Rwanda

This year, 90 primary schools in Rwanda will receive first- and second-grade materials for English, Kinyarwanda and math. Read more >>

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From the Field: Giving At-Risk Youth a Chance in Guyana

Photo: Tomaisha Hendricks, SKYE Program Officer, and these are fully owned by EDC and the SKYE Project

For many at-risk youth, workforce development training is the key to gaining the necessary skills to enter the workforce Read more >>

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