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Three Organizations Selected for the COAL 2024 Micro Educational Grant
As part of our commitment to fostering transformative educational outcomes for children and youth in Nigeria, COAL has awarded its inaugural Micro Educational Grants to three selected nonprofits. This announcement follows a highly competitive selection process that saw 30 grassroots organizations vying for support.
Meet the Selected Organizations and Projects
Dedicated to empowering underserved communities, Claire Aid Foundation focuses on achieving Sustainable Development Goals through quality education, poverty alleviation, and health promotion. Their holistic approach includes trauma healing and the provision of essential amenities to those in need.
Project: Jebbu Miango Reads
The Jebbu Miango Reads launched in 2019 is an after-school program which has supported over two hundred and fifty (250) children through 4 weekly classes offering supplementary literacy and basic education. Under the COAL Micro Education grant, the project will be scaled to additionally support 60 children with literacy, numeracy and computer appreciation.
Uplifting our Children through Support
Uplifting Our Children through Support is committed to boosting children’s academic success, particularly in reading, writing, and math. Through innovative programs like children’s libraries, literacy initiatives, and tutorial services, they strive to help children reach their full potential academically, vocationally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Project: Equipping Children's Library for Promoting Literacy, Education and Community Learning.
“Children’s Library & Literacy project was launched in Jos South’s Fwavwei community in May 2022. This initiative provides a free library and literacy program, promoting a love for reading and improving basic skills. Activities include Read-Aloud, Jolly Phonics, Comprehension skills, and Creative Expression, empowering children to develop language skills and a lifelong love for reading. Sessions are held on Saturdays and during school holidays, making literacy accessible and fun for all!”
Patris Empowerment Initiative
With a mission to enhance quality of life through educational, sociopolitical, and economic interventions, Patris takes an intersectional approach to address complex societal challenges. Their focus on children, youth, and communities aims to drive transformative change and foster responsible citizenship.
Project:Patris Accelerated Learning Centre (PALC)
Patris Accelerated Learning Centre (PALC) aims to bridge the education gap in the high number of OOSCs in Jenta Community in Jos by providing them with access to education. The program provides children with the invaluable opportunity to acquire literacy, numeracy, and computer skills. PALC compresses the conventional school curriculum to help students catch up with lost years of schooling. The program also equips them with the requisite skills to allow them to reintegrate into the conventional school system.
A Boost for Alternative Education
All successful organizations will receive a financial grant to support their proposed projects in Plateau State over a six-month period. This support will enable these organizations to make significant strides in addressing the literacy needs of target children in their communities.
Beyond Financial Support
Our commitment extends beyond monetary assistance. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants, will benefit from comprehensive technical and institutional strengthening support from international development experts from September 2024 to December 2024. They will also support ongoing research to understand the challenges and contributions of citizen aid actors in Nigeria. This holistic approach ensures that even those not selected for funding will gain valuable skills to enhance their future initiatives.
A Step Towards a Brighter Future
The COAL Micro Educational Grant represents a significant step towards improving educational outcomes for vulnerable children in Nigeria. By supporting these grassroots organizations, we are investing in the future of the nation and paving the way for sustainable, community-driven change.
Join us in congratulating these outstanding organizations and stay tuned for updates on their transformative projects in the coming months.