{MTN-Rwanda today started the distribution of scholastic material aimed at improving the quality of primary education.} <\/p>\n
The exercise is part of MTN\u2019s “21 Days of Y\u2019ello Care,” under the theme “Investing in Education for All.” <\/p>\n
MTN is partnering with the USAID-funded Literacy, Language, and Learning (L3) Initiative, which is implemented by the Education Development Center (EDC), for the project. <\/p>\n
During the next 5 days, MTN and L3 will deliver world-class print and audio instructional materials (including SD-memory cards) to 90 schools in Gasabo, Karongi, Rulindo, Bugesera, and Huye districts. <\/p>\n
The materials, developed by L3 and the Rwanda Education Board (REB), facilitate \u2018Primary One\u2019 (P1) and \u2018Primary Two\u2019 (P2) English, Kinyarwanda, and Math lessons, equipping children with the literacy and numeracy skills they need to succeed. <\/p>\n
The 90 schools are piloting the materials, which will ultimately benefit all public schools across the country in grades P1 to P4. Delivery of audio instructional material and cards is in line with MTN\u2019s new vision of introducing learners to a bold, new digital world. <\/p>\n
By partnering with well-established government offices, local organizations, and projects such as the L3 Initiative, MTN officials said that they would ensure that its efforts for the \u201921 Days Of Y\u2019ello Care\u2019 are strategically targeted and expertly advised for maximum impact. This year alone the campaign was valued at slightly over Rwf45 million. <\/p>\n
During the distribution exercise MTN employees will engage in renovations of selected schools and also read storybooks in classrooms. <\/p>\n
“Stories are an integral part of L3’s literacy program,” said L3 Deputy Chief of Party Solange Ngoga. <\/p>\n
“Stories show children that reading is enjoyable, and they encourage children to develop a life-long love of reading. The more they read, the better readers they’ll become. ” <\/p>\n
MTN Rwanda\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Khaled Mikkawi said that the issue of education is a key priority for most countries, and as we head towards the deadline for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), at MTN we believe this is a matter of urgency.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to the UN each additional year of schooling can increase a person\u2019s income by up to 10 percent, and raises average annual GDP by 0.37%. <\/p>\n
By focusing on education, MTN hopes to impact the lives of millions of families and sustainably transform their future by opening them up to the world of opportunities that education offers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Rwanda a number of activities have been lined-up for staff members from which students particularly those from nursery and primary will benefit,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The seventh annual \u201821 Days of Y\u2019ello Care\u2019 programme kicked off on 1st June 2013. As in previous years, the campaign runs three weeks long to enable staff members to participate without compromising day-to-day business operations. <\/p>\n
MTN Rwanda staff members join their colleagues across Africa and the Middle East in a 21 day-long campaign, roll up their sleeves in an effort to uplift communities, and give their neighborhoods a \u201cY\u2019ello\u201d touch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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