Life Skills Training and School Club Support in Gedaref

As part of efforts to enhance the educational process and improve the school environment in Gedaref State, the African Vision for Development Organization, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Guidance – Gedaref, organized a training activity targeting 57 teachers and facilitators. The activity was funded by UNICEF.

Objectives of the Activity:
This initiative aims to develop the capacities of educational staff by training them on life skills, which are fundamental in shaping students’ personalities and preparing them to face daily life challenges. Additionally, it seeks to establish and support school clubs as effective platforms for nurturing students’ skills and expanding their social and cultural horizons.

Gedaref Municipality.
Al-Faw Locality.
Central Gedaref.
Western Al-Qalabat.

Targeted Localities:
The initiative covers several localities in Gedaref State, including:

Roles of the Participating Entities:

• Donor Entity: UNICEF provided the financial support to implement the activity, continuing its role in supporting education and development in Sudan.
• Implementing Entity: The African Vision for Development Organization supervised the execution of the training and ensured its objectives were met.
• Technical Entity: The Ministry of Education and Guidance – Gedaref offered technical support by guiding and monitoring the program’s implementation in line with established educational standards.

Expected Impact:
This activity is anticipated to contribute to:

1. Enhancing the competencies of teachers and facilitators, which will positively impact the educational process within classrooms.
2. Promoting student activities through the support of school clubs, making them an engaging environment that fosters leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among students.
3. Improving student-school interaction, thereby strengthening the role of schools as centers of education and social development.

In Conclusion:
Such initiatives represent a significant step towards advancing education in Sudan and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. The collaboration between donors, implementers, and technical entities underscores the importance of joint efforts to achieve tangible results that benefit the entire community.