Primary Education in Crisis Activity in Ethiopia

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa will make one $35 million award, with applications due July 1st.

The United States Agency for International Development is partnering with The LEGO Foundation as they seek qualified entities to implement education activities in Ethiopia. USAID funding is not restricted, While LEGO Foundation funding is restricted to non-profit entities and organizations recognized for public benefit.

The intention of this funding is improved learning outcomes, wellbeing and system resilience for the most vulnerable primary school age children affected by crises in Ethiopia. The funders see this as, “an essential ingredient for Ethiopia’s long term stability.” They also identify success in three immediate results as critical:

Improved federal and regional capacity to prepare for, coordinate and oversee play-based targeted instruction during acute crisis through to recovery
Educators, school and classroom environments, formal and informal, have improved capabilities to support children’s holistic foundational skills and wellbeing
Communities and caregivers have improved capabilities promote children’s holistic foundational skills, wellbeing, and resilience

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