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US$18,624
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EduSpots

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RCN 1166734
We connect, train and equip 'catalysts' to drive community-led change

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The EduSpots Story

Across the last 7 years, through the remarkable efforts of a grassroots network of over 250 local community volunteers and a small staff team, EduSpots has created 50 innovative and sustainable community-led libraries across 16 regions of Ghana and Kenya named ‘Spots’.

Local change makers (a mix of teachers, students, and community members) lead a range of EcoSTEM, creative literacy, girls’ empowerment and, early years clubs, alongside wider community-led activities. Together, they impact an estimated 15,000 learners each year, advancing core skills in literacy, STEM and leadership, whilst promoting a lifelong love of learning.

Volunteers have opportunities to join regular in-person and online training sessions, enabling them to collaborate with change makers across Ghana and Kenya and develop their skills in education, entrepreneurship and leadership.

EduSpots won the Tes International Award in 2018 and was selected as a Finalist for the Their World Education Innovation Prize in 2023. Their Founder, Cat Davison, was selected as a finalist for the UNESCO-backed, Varkey Foundation $1 million Global Teacher Prize in 2021.

Technological Transformation

Currently, there is very limited technology across the Spots. Through this campaign, we aim to provide tablets for each of the 50 Spots, accompanied with regular online and in-person training to ensure effective usage and maintenance.

Related to this, EduSpots have plans to create an app that would enable learners of all ages to access resources and learning opportunities, whilst empowering communities with the tools to advance the sustainability and quality of their systems, supporting the wider monitoring and evaluation of EduSpots activities in the process.

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EduSpots

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RCN 1166734
We connect, train and equip educational 'catalysts' to drive community-led change, through the creation and local management of 42 inclusive and sustainable education centres.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$18,623.03
+ US$1,091.82 Gift Aid
Online donations
US$18,623.03

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