GPE AND CAMFED HOST ROUNDTABLE ON EDUCATION WITH TANZANIAN CSOS
Dar es Salaam, 29th November 2023 - The Chair
of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), H.E.
Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Retired President of the United Republic of
Tanzania, along with GPE’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Laura Frigenti, are set
to participate in a significant roundtable discussion today at the Campaign for
Female Education (CAMFED) Tanzania offices in Dar es Salaam.
According to Ms. Anna Sawaki, CAMFED Tanzania’s Director
of Programs and Partnership, the primary objective of the roundtable is to
collectively emphasise the importance of prioritising education on the
political agenda.
Additionally, she said, the event aims to recognise the
pivotal role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in advocating for education
and actively contributing to policy dialogue within local education groups.
“The roundtable will also provide an opportunity for CSO representatives to share their successful practices and experiences in supporting the transformation of education systems”, Ms Sawaki explained.
Among the CSOs expected to attend the roundtable are
HakiElimu, PESTALOZZI, Shule Direct, UWEZO, Ubongo Kids, Lyra in Africa, World
Vision, Binti Salha Foundation, TEN/MET, TEM/MET, CAMFED, CAMFED Tanzania,
Transforming Life Tanzania, and Gender Networking (TGNP).
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is the largest global fund exclusively dedicated
to reshaping education in lower-income countries. Operating as a unique,
multi-stakeholder partnership, GPE works towards delivering quality education
to ensure that every child, regardless of gender, has access to hope,
opportunity, and agency.
For the past two decades, GPE has been actively disbursing
funds and providing support to develop robust and resilient education systems
in countries marked by extreme poverty or conflict. The focus is on enabling
more children, particularly girls, to receive the education necessary for
personal growth and contribution to building a more prosperous and sustainable
world.
GPE's distinctive model has played a pivotal role in
helping partner countries make significant strides in enhancing access,
learning outcomes, and equity, resulting in improved educational opportunities
for millions of boys and girls.
On the other hand, CAMFED, a pan-African movement, is
leading a revolutionary approach to delivering girls' education. Through a
gold-standard system of accountability to the young people and communities they
serve, CAMFED has established a model that significantly improves the prospects
of girls becoming independent and influential women.
CAMFED's work is driven at the grassroots level by local
committees and teams comprising graduates, teachers, parents, government
officials, and other volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to ensure
more girls successfully complete their education. The organisation’s governance
structures include the boards of each national entity.
The roundtable represents a significant collaboration
between GPE and CAMFED, bringing together key stakeholders and CSOs to
reinforce the collective commitment to advancing education, particularly in
regions facing the most pressing needs. This collaborative effort aligns with
GPE's mission of transforming education systems and CAMFED's dedication to
revolutionising girls' education across Africa.
The Chair of the Board
of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), H.E. Dr. Jakaya
Mrisho Kikwete, Retired President of the United Republic of Tanzania, along
with GPE’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Laura Frigenti, participate in a
roundtable discussion with CSOs today at the Campaign for Female Education
(CAMFED) Tanzania offices in Dar es Salaam.
The
Chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE),
H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Retired President of the United Republic of
Tanzania, along with GPE’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Laura Frigenti, in a
group photo with members of CSOs after their roundtable today at the Campaign
for Female Education (CAMFED) Tanzania offices in Dar es Salaam.
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