Plan Egypt: what we do

Our core activities include:

• street and  working children
• children with disabilities
• youth employability
• youth organisations, leadership and media
• literacy and saving groups for women

Plan focuses on child rights and enables communities to improve the lives of the most marginalised children by working with women, youth, and civil society organisations.

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When Literacy Brings Light to Life

How a literacy-rich home environment promotes literacy development.

 

In the arid landscape that makes up the region of Zinder, Niger, there is a small village called Arnadi. Here, education has not been a primary focus for the community. Only 75 percent of the adult population of this region is literate, according to the most recent study. Deri Gana Nana, president of the Mothers Association (AME) in Arnadi, Zinder, was one of them.

Deri, like many of her peers, did not get the opportunity to attend school as a girl. Not being able to read or write made life difficult, but she, like others, managed to survive. Deri sold vegetables in the market and raised goats to support her family. She made sure her child was educated, but accepted her lot in life.

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Women Tutoring and Mentoring of Girls Creates a Strong Link Between Literacy and Formal Education

In the village of Noogtenga, Sanmatenga province, 62 women who never attended formal school themselves have become tutors and mentors for school children, most of whom are girls. They are currently doing their best to ensure that students consistently attend classes, earn good grades, and successfully complete at least their primary education in the village’s only school—a school built for them by the BRIGHT (Burkinabé Response to Improve Girls’ Chances To Succeed) project, funded by the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation, managed by USAID, and implemented by NGOs Plan International, Catholic Relief Services, Forum for African Women Educationalists, and Tin Tua.

 

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The beginning of great change in Barouéli, Mali

Barouéli is one of the poorest communities in Mali, and Mali itself is among the 10 poorest countries in the world.

With few local schools and low literacy levels in Barouéli, education is one of the community’s top priorities. Thanks to Canadian sponsors, over 50 girls and boys are now enrolled in the community’s first pre-school.

Five hectares of land have been put aside for the construction of a new primary school. Building will begin early next year in time for a new school year.

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Literacy: It’s a fundamental human right

The ability to read and write is a powerful tool. Literacy presents children, youth and adults the skills they need to reach their full potential.

But literacy – something most Canadians learn during childhood – is often undervalued in some societies, leaving millions without these necessary skills.

According to the United Nations, trends show youth literacy has increased by about 6% globally over 20 years. This includes a 4% increase in males and 8% for females.

But despite the improvement in literacy rates, over 127 million youth around the world are still illiterate.

Take a look at how Plan is working to increase literacy rates and promote the importance of literacy with communities where we work.