By Odunayo Aliu | Project Leader
Recently UNICEF reports a sharp increase in the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, from 10.5 in 2018 to 18.3 in 2023. Beyond this statistic, there is much evidence that the current school system is failing to prepare young people adequately for the future.
The traditional Nigerian education system, often confined to the classroom, presents learning as a one-dimensional experience. Through the Bramble Learning Center, we propose a revolutionary approach – learning through projects, exploration and experience.
Formal education often restricts learning to the classroom, a box where knowledge is transmitted. Exploration and experience, however, rewrites this narrative. Learning becomes an interesting journey of discovery that extends far beyond the classroom walls and accommodates alternative strategies and approaches. These spaces then wouldn’t just impart knowledge; they would activate a passion for continuous learning.
Implementing exploration and experiential learning in Nigeria requires a shift in perspective. Over the years, Bramble has provided holistic education to children and youth living in rural communities, empowering them to become active participants in their own learning journeys.
All of what we have achieved is because of the support of our amazing friends from around the world. Recently, one of our learners in Arikanki village became a Global Youth Ambassador for HundrED and another learner became a published author. We started a new academic year in September and we are excited about the potential impacts we will all experience.
As part of our growing community, we invited you to engage in our programs, get to know our learners and see the amazing projects they are building. You can always reach us via email hello@bramblenetwork.org.
We also invite you to share our story within your network and help us to meet the goal of this fundraising campaign by December 2024.
Thank you and stay tuned for our updates!
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