Magazine
The Magazine aims to promote the sharing of articles on topics relevant to the community of ALE professionals and practitioners in Africa – with a focus on new, topical information relating to the sector including new methods and approaches.
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COVID-19 AND FOOD SYSTEMS
en| Authors: Matthew Shupler & Dan Pope., 19 April 2021 ALE under Covid-19
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of peoples lives. These include food security, employment and access to energy. This article draws attention to how COVID-19 has affected the lives of Kenyans in informal settlements with specific focus on their ability to feed their families and the use of energy in food preparation.
Adult learning and education as a tool to contain pandemics: The COVID-19 experience - South Africa
en| The Moja Team | Photo credit: Health photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com
Read MoreThis article draws attention to the promotion of health literacy as part of Adult Learning and Education (ALE). The authors argue that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of health literacy as an education process that assists adults to make informed health-related decisions. Such literacy is particularly vital in contexts where healthcare systems need to be strengthened.
Effects of COVID-19 on adult education in West Africa
en| The MOJA team | Photo Credit: Martin Sanchez on Unsplash ALE under Covid-19
Read MoreIn this article, PAMOJA expressed concerns about, amongst others, the closing of adult learning spaces, reversing adult literacy gains as well as slowing down economic activities linked to poverty alleviation. PAMOJA argues for greater promotion of adult education using a variety of strategies.
Adult education and learning in the time of COVID-19: African voices and experiences - South Africa
en| The MOJA Team | Photo Credit: iStock.com/Adeyinka Yusuf ALE under Covid-19
Read MoreWe are living in uncertain and unprecedented times. COVID-19 has spread throughout the African continent. In July, 2021, COVID-19 has affected 47 countries on the continent with more than 5 million cases and 140,000 reported deaths. The roll out of vaccine has been slow. The World Health Organisation says that 200 million doses is required to vaccinate 10% of the African population by then end of September 2021.
DVV International – Supporting the Establishment of a Robust Adult Education System in Uganda - Uganda
en| Caesar Kyebakola | DVV International – Uganda Innovative practice
Read MoreDVV International has a long history of working towards building a sustainable adult education system in Uganda. We have supported various adult education projects dating back to the early 1980s and have carried out a variety of activities in adult education in partnership and collaboration with government, universities, local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and networks.
DVV International Tanzania – A New Departure - Tanzania
en| Frauke Heinze | DVV International Tanzania Innovative practice
Read MoreDVV International embarked on its new project in Tanzania in 2020. Working closely with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), which is responsible for overseeing the sector, DVV International intends to contribute to building a robust and sustainable adult education and learning (ALE) system for the country.
National Union of Tunisian Women - Tunisia
en| National Union of Tunisian Women | National Union of Tunisian Women Innovative practice
Read MoreThis video is produced by the partner of DVV International Tunisia, the National Union of Tunisian Women, and relates the challenges and motivation of learners in adult education centres.
Shaping the “New Normal” – The role of Adult Learning and Education in coping with the corona pandemic
en| DVV International | DVV International ALE under Covid-19
Read MoreSocieties around the globe have been hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19). People are being affected in their daily lives and are concerned about the consequences for their health, jobs and well-being.
