
Background
School for Life is currently implementing the Empowerment for Life Programme in partnership with GDCA, YEfL Ghana, CLIP and Ghana Friends. The program integrates the thematic focus areas; Education, Governance, Food Security, livelihood, poverty reduction and Youth empowerment.
The program is supported by CISU/Danida, and is now in its fourth phase, since its start in 2010.
It is implemented in 5 districts in Ghana’s Northern Region: Mion, Kumbungu, Saboba, Karaga and Savelugu-Nanton.
Goals
Overall, the project seeks to ensure that Civil Society Organisations contribute to improved distribution and use of resources in education. The specific objectives are:
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Partners organize civil society to push for increased funding and effective implementation of education pro-poor policies
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School governance has become more inclusive, transparent and accountable; and education resources are used more effectively
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New education methodologies are promoted for improved learning outcomes
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Girls and young women have better education opportunities
