As part of COL’s Empowering Women and Girls (EWG) project, Senior Adviser Frances Ferreira visited the Marruchena district to connect with school principals, teachers, learners, community leaders, and women and girls participating in the initiative.
At Guaza Mutini Secondary School, teachers shared how the Aptus device is transforming classrooms. Fourteen teachers have already been trained, using it to promote equity and support learners more effectively.
In Magawanine community, women spoke passionately about how the project has built their confidence, strengthened their capacity, and expanded their livelihoods. One group proudly showcased their chicken coop of 200 chickens , started after project training, which now supports 14 women, including two persons with disabilities.
These stories reflect the heart of the EWG project: building inclusive, sustainable opportunities that empower women and girls to thrive.
COL4D's Empowering Women & Girls
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The inspiration continues from #pcf11bw in Gaborone, Botswana.
With renewed commitment to making open education a force for transformation across the Commonwealth, Keynote speaker Dr Rajiv Jhangiani reminded us of what made the Forum unforgettable:
✅ Despite diverse regions and contexts, we share common challenges and solutions.
✅ Immersing in Botswana’s culture and leadership highlighted how education is deeply connected to history, identity, and community.
✅ Critical conversations pushed us to ensure open education, from OER to AI, strengthens equity and inclusion.
#COL4D #openlearning
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At #pcf11bw in Botswana, a pre-conference workshop took an important step forward in turning the Commonwealth Micro-credential Framework for Lifelong Learning into action.
The workshop focused on building the capacity of consultants, who will now be working alongside governments and COL to implement the framework in diverse national contexts.
Micro-credentials are more than a concept, they are becoming a practical tool for employability, equity, and lifelong learning across the Commonwealth.
📖 Learn more in the COL report: Towards a Micro-credential Framework for the Commonwealth: hdl.handle.net/11599/5742
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