By Michelle Lanchart | Chief of Staff
The Mozambican Context
8.5 million Mozambican children lost access to learning opportunities because of COVID shutdowns. Girls are particularly affected by the closure of schools given their greater vulnerability to physical and sexual abuse.
In November, PCI Media launched a pilot entertainment-education program in Mozambique, in partnership with Better Education through Teacher Training and Empowerment for Results (BETTER) and the Mozambican government.
As part of the program, PCI Media developed a TV show and is now co-producing a radio show for children 5-8 years old. Through stories and songs, children learn about COVID prevention and develop their literacy and oral expression skills. Once schools reopen, the program will use this outlet to encourage children to return to school.
Addressing COVID in US Schools
We know that our unique approach to entertainment-education can have a positive impact on safely reopening schools in the US. We're continuing to work to raise the additional $24,640 to get Team Survive in schools in the US.
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