The Bahamas celebrates 53 years of independence today!
As The Bahamas celebrates this important milestone, COL is honoured to work with the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training and education providers to expand access to lifelong learning and strengthen pathways from education to employment for teachers, youth and learners across the country.
Together, we are helping advance micro-credentials, supporting climate action through education, and helping institutions respond to national priorities and the shared opportunities and challenges facing small island states in the Caribbean.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with The Bahamas to expand access to open learning for all.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Bahamas Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute University of The Bahamas
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The Empowering Women and Girls in the Commonwealth (EWG) project concluded on a high note in Pakistan, bringing together parliamentarians, senior government officials, project partners, community members and, most importantly, the women and girls who participated in the project.
Speaking on behalf of the High Commission of Canada to Pakistan, Ms Sasha Oliveira, Second Secretary (Development), highlighted the project’s contribution to broader systemic change, including sustained advocacy for child marriage reforms, stronger school protection mechanisms and greater recognition of gender equality in local and national policy discussions. She also commended partners Bedari and SPARC for continuing to deliver results despite challenges, including climate-related shocks.
Reflecting on the project’s lasting impact, Ms Frances Ferreira, Senior Adviser: Gender, COL, highlighted how the EWG project had strengthened local institutions, community networks and partnerships.
“I leave convinced that the seeds planted through the EWG project will continue to grow, inspiring new opportunities and transforming lives for many years to come.”
The celebration brought this impact to life through the premiere of On Her Feet, a video portraying the journey of a young woman gaining the confidence to stand on her own feet. Ms Anbreen Ajaib, CEO of Bedari, said the video reflected the experiences of women and girls who had moved from being hesitant to speak out to becoming advocates for themselves and their communities. The event also featured a Beneficiary Exhibition, where women entrepreneurs proudly showcased their businesses, talents and achievements.
#WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #GirlsEducation #SkillsDevelopment #SustainableLivelihoods COL4D's Empowering Women & Girls Bedari SPARC Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada High Commission of Canada in Pakistan National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad
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How can digital public infrastructure help open new pathways for learning and work?
Delegates from Barbados, St Kitts and Nevis, and Namibia joined a recent study visit hosted by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and convened by COL to explore digital public infrastructure for verifiable credentials, lifelong learning and expanded employment opportunities.
During the visit, the delegation visited the University of Trinidad and Tobago, the National Energy Skills Centre and iGovTT, the National ICT Company of Trinidad and Tobago, to learn about VerifyTT, the country’s flagship digital credentials initiative. Hosted by iGovTT, VerifyTT enables citizens and institutions to issue, store and verify credentials electronically.
Through shared learning and exchange, delegates explored how digital credentials and flexible learning pathways can support skills development for a changing world of training and work.
COL is grateful to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago for hosting the visit, and would like to thank Senator the Honourable Prof Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Trinidad and Tobago, for his leadership and engagement with the delegates.
#DigitalCredentials #MicroCredentials #LifelongLearning #SkillsDevelopment #FutureOfWork Trinidad and Tobago Government Communications UTT - The University of Trinidad and Tobago iGovTT
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