15 episodes
CODE Connects - Podcast Series CODE NGO
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- Society & Culture
Nothing affects a child's learning more than their ability to read and write. Yet, according to the World Bank, an estimated 53% of children in low and middle-income countries cannot read proficiently by age 10.
CODE is a Canadian-based international development organization with over sixty years' experience promoting children's literacy. CODE’s podcast series shares unique perspectives, in-the-field experiences and expert opinions on the global education crisis and CODE’s response. It's available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and on CODE’s website at www.code.ngo/podcasts
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Members of the Global Village Supporting Children's Education
In this bonus episode, Deputy Minister Emily Gogra shares who is involved in the global village that helps children get a quality education and stay in school, particularly in Sierra Leone. Emily also reflects that when a community supports a child, that child, in return, is able to support their community.
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The Role of Community in Education
CODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Emily Gogra, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Sierra Leone about the role communities play in children's education. Emily and Genevieve reflect on the idea that "it takes a village" to help children access a quality education and stay in school, and what that looks like in Sierra Leone.
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Promoting Gender Equality in Education | CODE's work in Sierra Leone
CODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Sybil Bailor, CODE's Country Representative in Sierra Leone, about the barriers girls face to get an education in Sierra Leone, and how important it is to promote the involvement of women and girls to advance gender equality in education.
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Accessing Locally Authored Books | Book Publishing in Tanzania
For children learning to read, it is critical that they have access to high quality books. In this episode, Tanzanian author and publisher Elieshi Lema joins podcast host Genevieve Spicer to tell us about book publishing in Tanzania, innovations in publishing that she believes will change how many children can access books outside of school, and why it's important for children to have access to locally authored books.
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Supporting Better Schools | CODE's work in Mozambique
CODE's podcast host, Genevieve Spicer, speaks with Stephanie von Wogau, CODE's team member in Mozambique about the BETTER program and the "Supporting Better Schools" campaign seeking public support for urgently needed school supplies, hygiene materials and books at CODE's 62 project schools.
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CODE's Distance Learning in Action
A conversation with Scott Walter, CODE’s Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during COVID-19 and beyond. In this short bonus episode Scott shares insights into CODE's work in Liberia and Sierra Leone.