The Empowering Women and Girls (EWG) project has entered its final phase, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to improve the lives of women and girls in Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. As part of the project’s close-out activities in Bangladesh, Ms Frances Ferreira, Senior Adviser: Women and Girls, COL, visited project implementation areas in Rajshahi and Damkura to assess progress, meet with community members, and participate in the project’s closing event.
The closing event in Damkura brought together women and girls, representatives from non-governmental organizations, community leaders, school principals, local government officials, representatives from the Ministry of Education, and members of the local media to celebrate the achievements of The Centre for Mass Education in Science (CMES) and the local community in advancing women’s empowerment and education. CMES is one of COL’s long-standing partners and has played a key role in the successful implementation of the EWG project in these areas. The event also featured cultural performances, including skits highlighting the prevention of child, early and forced marriage and the promotion of girls’ education. Four girls shared personal testimonies, recounting their journeys toward empowerment and self-reliance.
Speaking at the event, Upazila Executive Officer Mr Ibnul Abedin congratulated COL and CMES on the successful implementation of the project in the Damkura unit. He praised the project’s strong research component and expressed hope that similar initiatives would continue in Bangladesh. Mr Rezaul Karim, Principal of Damkura College and a CMES partner, emphasised the importance of female education, skills training, and empowerment in creating lasting social change.
In her remarks, Ms Ferreira congratulated the community for its commitment and active participation throughout the project. She highlighted the CMES model of Local Support Groups, which was integrated into the EWG project as a key strength.
As the EWG project approaches the conclusion of its current phase, its achievements stand as a testament to the power of community engagement, education and targeted support in creating opportunities for women and girls to thrive.
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Strong education systems depend not only on good policies, but on the teachers who bring them to life.
In Belize and Jamaica, COL is helping STEAM teachers translate policy into classroom practice by strengthening communities of practice, fostering networked professional leadership and building capacity in digital approaches to teaching and learning. Through the STEAM Teachers Initiative, more than 230 teachers in Belize and 640 in Jamaica engaged in collaborative professional learning to strengthen technology-supported teaching across primary, secondary and post-secondary education.
Read the full story: www.col.org/news/building-steam-capacity-in-belize-and-jamaica-driving-digital-transformation-thr...
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In Eswatini, traditional in-person schooling is not always accessible or the right fit for every learner. As education systems seek more flexible and resilient pathways, open schooling is helping expand access beyond the conventional classroom.
A new COL case study examines how the Emlalatini Development Centre (EDC) has introduced blended learning, digital OER and multimedia content to transform its open schooling model over the past six years. The approach has expanded access, supported learning quality and continuity, advanced national education goals, and serves as a vital safety net during disruptions to in-person learning.
Read the case study: hdl.handle.net/11599/6135
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