ETHIOPIAEstablished 2005WWO Ethiopia is spearheading the transforma琀椀on of thecountry’s educa琀椀onal landscape, challenging the outdatedmodel of strict discipline and corporal punishment in schools.Recognizing that trauma, fear, and developmental delays posesigni昀椀cant barriers to learning, WWO is pioneering safe spacesfor experien琀椀al learning, where children can thrive.Understanding the pivotal role of joyful engagement ineduca琀椀on, WWO has embarked on a mission to shi昀琀 the cultureof learning, one classroom at a 琀椀me. By replacing rote memoriza琀椀onwith play-based learning, WWO is nurturing a love for learning amongEthiopia’s youth.When the Ethiopian Ministry of Educa琀椀on embraced a policy to ensure universal accessto public preschool educa琀椀on, WWO was invited to train teachers in our innova琀椀ve“Learning Through Play” methodology. This approach fosters trust, engagement, andac琀椀ve par琀椀cipa琀椀on, laying a solid founda琀椀on for children’s educa琀椀onal journey.7,495 TOTAL BENEFICIARIES251 CAREGIVERS6,846 CHILDREN & YOUTH53 PARTNER STAFF345 TEACHERSThe impact speaks volumes: students enrolled in WWO’s Element of Play program arethree 琀椀mes more likely to be prepared for 昀椀rst grade compared to their peers. Thissets them on a trajectory towards academic success and breaks the cycle of povertythat plagues many communi琀椀es.26 COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSEmpowering teachers is at the heart of our success. Through rigorous trainingand ongoing coaching, hundreds of educators have embraced the Element of Playmethodology, bringing joy and crea琀椀vity into their classrooms.6 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES1 HOSPITAL1 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION3 ORPHANAGES10 SCHOOLS5 UNIVERSITIESIn 2023 alone, WWO expanded its reach, adding three new schools to its program andtraining 409 teachers. Nearly 7,000 students now bene昀椀t from this research-basedapproach to learning, experiencing the transforma琀椀ve power of play 昀椀rsthand. Byfostering an inclusive environment, WWO has made strides in making quality educa琀椀onaccessible to all, paving the way for a more equitable future for Ethiopia’s youth.16
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