CODE Connects - Podcast Series

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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

  1. 06/22/2022 ·  Bonus

    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.

    Members of the Global Village Supporting Children's Education

  2. 06/22/2022

    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.

    The Role of Community in Education

  3. 02/15/2022

    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 amplify girls' voices to promote gender equality in education.   In this episode, Sybil mentions CODE's "Transforming Girls Education Program" (also known as TGEP) in Sierra Leone; to learn more about this project please visit https://code.ngo/approach/literacy-programs/transforming-girls-education-in-sierra-leone-2020-2023/  TW: Please note, this episode contains discussion around sexual assault and gender based violence.

    Promoting Gender Equality in Education | CODE's work in Sierra Leone

  4. 11/25/2021

    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.  We apologize for sound quality issues in this episode, which was recorded online between Canada and Tanzania. You can find a full transcript for the episode here: code.ngo/Episode4Transcript.  Tanzanian Authors In this episode, Elieshi recommends Tanzanian authors Nahida Esmail, Elias Mutani and Richard Mabala.  CODE Burt Awards The CODE Burt Award is a literary award and readership initiative that recognizes excellence in locally authored literature for young adults, ages 12-18. For more information about the CODE Burt Awards that Elieshi references in this episode, please visit www.burtaward.org.

    Accessing Locally Authored Books | Book Publishing in Tanzania

  5. 08/06/2021

    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.

    Supporting Better Schools | CODE's work in Mozambique

  6. 05/21/2021 ·  Bonus

    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.

    CODE's Distance Learning in Action

  7. 05/21/2021 ·  Bonus

    "Radio Literacy" Defined

    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 discusses use of radio in literacy promotion.

    "Radio Literacy" Defined

  8. 05/18/2021 ·  Bonus

    The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Girls' Education

    A conversation with Scott Walter, CODE’s Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In this bonus episode, Scott reflects on the unique impacts of the pandemic on girl students.

    The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Girls' Education
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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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