Learning Squared Liberia PROJECT Report: SUPPORT RURAL GIRLS EDUCATION IN LIBERIA (33068).
DATE: May 2, 2023
LOCATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Prepared By: LSL-Liberia
Phone: +231(0)886828014
+231(0)776828014
Email: info@learningsquaredlib.org
INTRODUCTION:
This report covers recent activities implemented under the above-mentioned Project covering the month under review (February – May 2023). Activities were held in Liberia's Montserrado, Bomi, and Margibi, Cape Mount, Bong, Grand Bassa counties. This report reflects on the below:
2.0 PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 Final Phase of the Teacher’s Training Workshop
2.2 School Monitoring and Impact Assessment Visits
2.3 Civic and Community Awareness Outreach
2.2. Recommendation and Conclusion
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 Final Phase of the Tecaher’s Training Workshop
The Teacher's Training Workshop on "The Role of a Teacher and Personal Productivity Skills," organized by Learning Squared Liberia in collaboration with Teaching Training Together (TTT), will conduct the final phase of the training in June 2023. The training aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of 20 teachers and school leaders from four schools in Margibi County.
The training course was delivered using interactive, learner-centered methods, audio-visual tools, experiential learning, and practical exercises. The participants were encouraged to use real-life experiences to address personal productivity challenges. The training focused on classroom management, lesson planning, and presentations, essential for effective teaching and student engagement. The training workshop has had a positive impact on the participants' knowledge and skills. The interactive and experiential learning methods used during the training greatly enhanced the participants' engagement and learning experience. The practical exercises helped participants to apply the concepts learned during the training, and the real-life experiences shared by the participants helped to address personal productivity challenges.
Participants who completed the three training cycles will be awarded certificates of participation from TTT and Learning Squared Liberia. The certificates acknowledged their training participation and commitment to improving their teaching skills. This recognition will serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication.
2.2 School Monitoring and Impact Assessment Visits
Learning Squared conducts regular school monitoring and impact assessment visits as part of our commitment to improving education in Liberia. These visits aim to evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and interventions, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that our programs positively impact the education system.
During the school monitoring visits, our team of trained professionals visited schools to observe teaching and learning activities, evaluate the implementation of our programs, and assess the overall school environment. During the ongoing monitoring exercises, we visited schools in Bomi, Marbigi, Cape Mount, Bong, Grand Bassa, and Montserrado to better understand the progress made. During these visits, we speak with students, teachers, and parents to identify areas where improvements can be made to ensure better performance.
We also interact with teachers, students, and school leaders to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement. The impact assessment visits aim to evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and interventions in the education system. During these visits, we collect data on student performance, teacher retention, and other indicators of program success. We also assess the sustainability of our programs and identify areas for improvement.
The school monitoring and impact assessment visits have helped us identify improvement areas in our programs and interventions. We have been able to adjust our programs based on the feedback and data collected during these visits. We have also been able to track the progress of our programs and assess their impact on the education system.
2.3 Civic and Community Awareness Outreach Schools
At Learning Squared, we believe that education is about academic learning and fostering civic and community awareness among students. As part of our commitment to improving education in Liberia, we support school civic and community awareness outreach programs. The civic and community awareness outreach programs aim to educate students on their citizenship rights and responsibilities, promote active citizenship, and encourage community involvement. These programs also aim to raise awareness about social issues, such as gender equality, environmental protection, and health and hygiene.
During the months in review, we work with 12 schools to identify relevant civic and community awareness topics and provide training and resources to teachers to facilitate these programs. We worked with first-time voters and young people to educate them about their rights and responsibilities. We aim to make these programs sustainable by providing training and resources to teachers, encouraging community involvement, and incorporating the programs into the school curriculum. We also evaluate the impact of these programs regularly and make adjustments as needed.
4 Recommendations and Conclusion
Continuously monitor and assess the impact of the programs to identify areas for improvement and ensure their sustainability, collaborate with more schools and communities to expand the reach of the programs and increase their impact and seek more support for the many underserved children in Liberia.
Conclusion: In conclusion, Learning Squared Liberia is positively impacting education in Liberia through its programs in Liberia. The organization's commitment to improving education through collaboration and support is essential. Thanks and appreciation to our supporters, donors, GlobalGiving, Local communities, and school for their commitment to the project's successful implementation. Learning Squared Liberia is open to working with all children of Liberia, Mostly the under privilege children in rural Liberia.
Learning Squared
PROJECT Report: SUPPORT RURAL GIRLS EDUCATION IN LIBERIA (33068)
DATE: January 5, 2023
LOCATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Prepared By: LSL-Liberia
Phone: +231(0)886828014
+231(0)776828014
Email: info@learningsquaredlib.org
Website: learningsquaredliberia.org
INTRODUCTION:
This report covers recent activities implemented under the above-mentioned Project covering the month under review (October 2022-January 2023). Activities were held in Margibi County in Liberia. This report reflects on the following:
2.0 PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 Follow-up Meetings Teachers
2.2 School Monitoring Visit in Margibi County
2.3. Recommendation and Conclusion
3. 0 ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
3.1 FOLLOW-UP ON TEACHERS
Learning Squared conducted two follow-up sessions with two schools during the period under review. The purpose was to monitor teachers and better understand how they manage their classrooms and implement strategies. In addition, to understand the process of utilizing the skills and training acquired from the Teaching Training Together (TTT-Liberia) training workshop conducted between September 14- 16,2022, in Kakata, Margibi County, Liberia. The project team interacted with six teachers and school authorities during the assessment visits. In addition, It brought together fifteen teachers and three school leaders from two schools (ROSODAN School System, St. Eaffa Elementary School. Upon completion of the two assessment visits, a survey was developed to understand knowledge management at the school level better. The assessment survey showed 83% of the interviewees agreed topics covered during the training were relevant and helped improve classroom management. In addition, 86% decided that the content was easy and user-friendly, the materials were helpful, and the trainers were knowledgeable about the topics.
On the part of the Principal, Mr. Moses thanked Learning Squared for the support and lauded the efforts of the level or partnership, “ we are delighted; to have our teachers participate in the training. Our children will be better, noted Mr. Moses.
The phase of the training will be in February and will continue.
3.2 School Monitoring Visit in Margibi County
Learning Squared visited two schools in Margibi County, Minor Community School, and Agape International School. The visit aimed to identify new ways to support the PTA and develop strategies to have more members actively involved in school activities.
During the visit, our team met with members of the leadership of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) school authorities at both schools. These meetings brought together over 10 participants. The team also had one-on-one sessions with students to understand better some of the challenges affecting students.
The team also spoke with teachers about students' progress, attendance, and challenges during school hours. The group later encouraged parents to support their children's education and ensure they are in school daily. At the end of the monitoring visit, teachers and members of the PTA thanked Learning Squared for their efforts in ensuring that underserved children attend schools regularly.
However, the visitation highlighted some areas for improvement, as the schools lack support and need institutional capacities to improve learning outcomes.
3.3Recommendation and Conclusion
Thanks and appreciation to our supporters, donors, GlobalGiving, Local communities, and school for the commitment to successfully implementing the project. Learning Squared Liberia is open to working with all children of Liberia, Mostly the underserved communities and children in Liberia.
Learning Squared Liberia PROJECT Report: SUPPORT RURAL GIRLS EDUCATION IN LIBERIA (33068).
DATE: September,6,2021
LOCATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Prepared By: LSL-Liberia
Phone: +231(0)886828014
+231(0)776828014
Email: info@learningsquaredlib.org
Website: learningsquaredliberia.org
INTRODUCTION:
This report covers recent activities implemented under the project as mentioned above, covering the month under review (July 2022- September 2022). Activities were organized in Margibi, Montserrado, and Bong counties in Liberia. This report reflects on the following:
2.0 PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 School engagement meetings
2.3 Preparation for Teachers training Workshop in Margibi County
2.2. Recommendation and Conclusion
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 School Engagement Meetings
During the period under review, Learning Squared organized two school engagement meetings in Montserrado and Bong Counties. Our program team visited the Christ Children Home (CCH) in Bong County and the Deacon Weh Institute (DWI) in Montserrado County. The meeting brought together over 45 participants including, teachers, parents, and community leaders. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss the current economic hardship affecting parents who have expressed the challenges concerning supporting education and their livelihoods.
During the meeting with the Christ Children Home in Gbarnga, Bong County, the Principal Mr. Joseph G. Garkpala, welcomed the team to his institution and lauded them for their efforts in supporting parents and students to stay in school in the Country. A working session with parents, teachers, and students on a proposed partnership with the scholarship program. The meeting was interactive, and parents and teachers understood the processes that led to the "Support to Rural Girls Scholarship program" in Liberia.
At the end of the meeting, the registrar of the school, Mr. Galimah P. Jallah, lauded the organization's efforts and reaffirmed the commitment of the school. Also, during the period under review, our team visited the Deacon Weh Institute (DWI) in Bay Community, Central Virginia, Montserrado County, Liberia.
The meeting aimed to provide information to the school authorities, parents, and students on the scholarship program. In addition, the project team facilitated a town hall interactive session with the local county and educational authorities in that location. The meeting brought together over 30 participants, including parents, teachers, and community leaders.
2.2 Preparation for Teachers Training Workshop in Margibi
Learning Squared, in collaboration with Teaching Training Together (TTT), is organizing a 3-day specialized training workshop on "The Role of a Teacher and Personal Productivity Skills" for (25) teachers and school leaders from five schools in Margibi County. The training will take place from 14–16 September 2022. The Training aims to increase the knowledge of teachers and school leaders in classroom management, lesson planning, and presentations.
The training course will be delivered using interactive, learner-centered methods, audio-visual tools, experiential learning, and practical exercises. Participants will be encouraged to use real-life experiences to address personal productivity challenges. The total cost of the training workshop is estimated at (USD 1,500.00) One thousand five hundred dollars. The workshop is funded by Learning Squared Liberia, with technical support from Teaching Training Together (TTT).
2.4 Recommendation and Conclusion
Thanks and appreciation to our supporters, donors, GlobalGiving, local communities, and school for the level of commitment shown towards the successful implementation of the project. Learning Squared Liberia is open to working with all children of Liberia, Mostly the under privilege children in rural Liberia.
Learning Squared Liberia PROJECT Report: SUPPORT RURAL GIRLS EDUCATION IN LIBERIA (33068).
DATE: May 10, 2022
LOCATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Prepared By: LSL-Liberia
Phone: +231(0)886828014
+231(0)777171654
Email: info@learningsquaredlib.org
Website: learningsquaredliberia.org
INTRODUCTION:
This report covers activities implemented between (February-May2022). Activities implemented in (Grand Cape Mount and Bomi counties) in Liberia. This report reflects the following:
2.0 PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 School monitoring ongoing in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties.
2.2 Tuition payment for sponsored children
2.3 School feeding program to complement Rural Education
2.4 Recommendation and Conclusion
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 School monitoring in Bomi & Grand Cape Mount Counties
Our project team continues to monitor students' progress in schools and communities. Our monitoring team developed a tracking system that has helped schools, teachers, and parents together to help track the students' progress. Currently, the tracking system designed to track attendance, participation in class, homework completion, and other curriculum activities is user-friendly and has helped improve the outcome of our program. The program, which started in 2017, has benefited over 500 students in rural Liberia, making a statement at our town hall meetings. A female participant, representing one of our students, said, "this is an s good way to help our children progress in schools" We are very excited about developing our school system. Parents were encouraged to facilitate a cordial relationship between the school and the community. As the process helps improve the outcome of learning. During the monitoring exercise, 43 students (28 female & 15 Male) were visited at home and on the school campuses, including school administrators and teachers. While four schools also participated in the monitoring visit.
2.2 Tuition payment for sponsored children
Learning continued to support the educational sector in rural communities in Liberia. As part of our commitment to assisting underserved orphans in rural communities. We commenced the tuition payment for the 2022/2023 academic school year. Learning Squared Liberia committed a total of Three thousand United States dollars to its scholarship program..
A total of two hundred students benefited from our first phase of the tuition fees payment this year; these students are between 6-16 years, 1st to 6th-grade classes. In addition, students from Bomi, Cape Mount, and Margibi counties have benefited from the first payment phase. These students are considered underserved at Kingdom Builders school in Bomi County and the Konjah Public school in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. Since 2017, Learning Squared has worked with over 17 primary schools and 500 students between the ages of 6 and 16 residing in rural communities to support and improve children's education in Liberia.
2.3. School feeding program to support Rural Education
Learning recently launched the Paul M. Boakai School Based-Feeding program for children in rural Liberia, benefiting from our scholarship program. The program primarily focuses on providing hot meals and lunch for children, targets the most vulnerable students, and provides them with a meal and snack. The program helped strengthen greater and regularized school attendance, alleviate hunger, and enhance the learning capacity of students in these counties for one academic year. We currently provide meals to 350 students of the ROSODAN school four times a month. Our survey showed that 87% of students go to ROSODAN school without a meal. These are the school's most vulnerable students who would otherwise go hungry and, as a result, would be less able to concentrate during their lessons and learn effectively. The program has also brought students back into school who had dropped out, has helped keep students in the school who may otherwise have dropped out, and has helped attract new students. This program complements our education program for children.
2.4 Recommendation and Conclusion
Learning Squared Liberia acknowledges and appreciates her distinct supporters, donors, GlobalGiving, Local communities, and schools for the level of commitment shown towards the successful implementation of the project. Had it not been for your endless effort, we wouldn't have reached thus far. Hence, Learning Squared Liberia is open to working with all children of Liberia, Mostly the under privilege children in rural Liberia.
Learning Squared Liberia
Project Report:
Titled: SUPPORT TO RURAL GIRLS EDUCATION IN LIBERIA (33068)
DATE: January 7, 2022
LOCATION: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Prepared By: LSL-Liberia
Phone: +231(0)886828014
+231(0)777171654
Email: info@learningsquaredlib.org
Website: learningsquaredliberia.org
INTRODUCTION:
This report covers activities implemented between (November 2021-January2022). Activities
Implemented in (Margibi , Montserrado and Bomi counties) in Liberia. This report reflects the following:
2.0 PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
1.1 Back to School Book Ride Campaign 2021
2.2 Learning Squared donate hand sanitizers to schools and communities
2.3 Recommendation and Conclusion
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW:
2.1 Back to school- book ride campaign 2021
Learning Squared Liberia, continued its annual back-to-school book ride campaign in three additional Counties in Liberia. The counties included Margibi, Montserrado, and Bomi. The objective of the campaign is to support over ten thousand 10,000 school-going children with learning materials such as notebooks, pens, pencils and plastic folders. The campaign brought together over 300 participants including, students, teachers, parents, and community leaders.
The below-listed communities and schools benefited from the campaign:
Learning Squared team visited the ROSODAN School System, Agape International School, Minor Community School in Margibi County. During the visit students, school administrators, parents, and local leaders welcomed the team and expressed willingness to support the work. During the visit, the team distributed assorted materials including, notebooks, pens, pencils, and plastic folders to 70 students across the school district. The back-to-school book ride continued at the Rebecca J. Wilson Public School in Montserrado, Kingdom Builders Community School, and the Jenneh Public School in Bomi County respectively.
2.2 Learning Squared donate hand sanitizers to schools and communities
Learning Squared Liberia during the period in review, donated twenty -six (26) cartons of hand sanitizers to schools and communities to increase the fight against Covid-19. The aim was to strengthen the preventive measures of COVID-19 in those communities and schools. The distribution was carried in Margibi, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Montserrado counties. benefited over 300 students, four communities, and four schools. The Distribution is part of the Learning Squared strategy to support schools and communities and create awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
2.3 Recommendation and Conclusion
Learning Square Liberia acknowledges and appreciates her distinct supporters, donors, GlobalGiving, Local communities, and schools for the level of commitment shown towards the successful implementation of the project. During the period under review, our team did not encounter any major challenges.
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