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Validation workshop for the Active Learning Pedagogy Guide

The Kalamalka Rotary Club in BC, Canada, has supported a project to enhance the capacity of school leaders and teachers in collaboration with Partners in Education Ethiopia (PiEE). On January 25, PiEE, together with the Amhara Regional Education Bureau, hosted a validation workshop for the Active Learning Pedagogy Guide, featuring over 100 teaching strategies and the Multiple Intelligences concept to support differentiated instruction.

Key figures such as Ato Abiyot Ashenafi, Regional Manager of PiEE, and W/ro Eyerus Mengistu, Deputy Head of the Amhara Regional Education Bureau, highlighted the importance of strengthening teacher leadership and providing effective methods to improve student learning. This initiative aims to create a more engaging education system where both educators and students can thrive.

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Bringing Clear Vision to the Classroom

At Sebatamit Primary School, teachers screened 782 students, identifying 9 with vision problems, of whom 6 were diagnosed with refractive errors. By the end of February, these students received their new spectacles, allowing them to see clearly, engage confidently, and excel in their studies. Their gratitude to Operation Eyesight and partners underscores the impact of providing clear vision for a brighter future.

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Empowering Students Through Reusable Sanitary Pad Production

Ensuring access to menstrual products is key to keeping students in school. Partners in Education Ethiopia, in collaboration with Bahir Dar University Textile Campus, trained gender club leaders from three high schools in reusable sanitary pad production. Through hands-on learning, participants gained skills in material selection, hygiene maintenance, and cost-effective manufacturing. This initiative empowers students with practical solutions, promoting dignity, sustainability, and uninterrupted education.

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PGF 2 Project: Empowering Mothers for a Healthier Future!

Equipping mothers with essential knowledge and practical skills is a powerful step toward healthier communities. On January 31, 2025, we conducted a Mom-to-Mom Group Facilitator Training, preparing 35 participants with key insights on WASH, maternal and child health, nutrition, and eye health. A live cooking demonstration reinforced hands-on learning, ensuring mothers can prepare nutritious meals for their children. With plans to train 200 more mothers and expand community awareness, this initiative is paving the way for lasting health improvements at the grassroots level.

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Review Meeting Held by Partners in Education Ethiopia (Partners) with Support from the 5S Foundation Project

A successful terminal review meeting was held by Partners in Education Ethiopia (PiEE) with support from the 5S Foundation Project in Bahirdar, Ethiopia. The meeting aimed to review the progress of a project focused on stigmatizing skin diseases in schools and communities. Various stakeholders attended, and discussions included project achievements, challenges, and future sustainability. Key speakers highlighted the project's impact, collaboration efforts, and the importance of community engagement for sustainability. Insights were shared by students, community health workers, and project leads. The meeting concluded with a focus on lessons learned and strategies for project sustainability.

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