Project Name:Joyful Journey of Out of School Children & Youth for Quality Learning (JOYFUL)
No Cost Extension

Project Introduction:

The JOYFUL project is designed keeping in view of socio-economic and geo-physical nature, need and vulnerability of Haor areas of Kishoreganj. Multi-grade teaching learning approach has been proposed to implement in learning centers. Due to difficult geophysical and communication system, haor areas are relatively deprived of schools with quality teachers, effective teaching learning methods and favourable environment. Consequently, the large numbers of children remain out of access to the education system. Besides, natural catastrophes like flash flood, torrential rain add extra vulnerability to the area. The project will provide basic education for out of school children & youth through CLCs& CRCs where DAM will adopt the multi-grade teaching-learning approach.Previously adopted and designed guideline and tools by DAM for Primary and Junior Secondary Certificate (JSC) Education for children and youthswill be used in the project.CRC learning centers will also integrate Leadership Development Course, Sports and Cultural activities for Youths. It will also advocate for children’s right for education.Integration of sports, ICT-centric approach and cultural elements in education under this project will facilitate required socialization and leadership qualities of children and youth-contributing to ROTA strategic theme as suggested.

Project Agreement Number: EAA/ROTA/CT/07/2017

Overall Objective: Ensure that girls and boys complete equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to effective learning outcomes

Specific Objectives:

Outcome 1: Ensure that girls and boys complete equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to effective learning outcomes

Outcome 2: Support youth aged 14-25 in building the required knowledge and leadership skills to actively participate in the sustainable development of their communities and address global issues

Outcome 3: Advocate for children’s right to education, youth engagement and social inclusion in national and global policies, plans and budget

Outputs:

Output 1.1: 5,970 children and youth has continuous access to quality formal and non-formal education (CLCs & CRCs)

Output 1.2: Set-up and Operate safe inclusive and effective learning environment within 70 Children Learning Center (CLCs) and 4 Community Resource Centre (CRC)

Output 1.3: 82 Teachers and 27 staff recruited and trained for MGTL model/approach and NFPE pedagogy.

Output 2.1: 1530 Youth participants are capacitated and aware of required youth related issues such as child rights, child marriage, child abuse, life skills, and personal hygiene practice

Output 2.2:  4 Youth groups led activities initiated for sustainable development for their communities through engagement and social action.

Output 3.1: 8 advocacy meeting with target project stakeholders at Union levels resulted active engagementand with awareness campaign on children right to education and youth related issues

Output 3.2:   3 advocacy meetings /workshops with 2 Upazila & National level policy makers for children’s rights to education and youth engagement

Project Components:

• Non formal primary education for out of school children (age 6-14)& Junior School Certificate (JSC) out of school youth (age 14-25) through multi-grade teaching and learning(MGTL)
• Capacity Building of Youths (age 14-25) to acquire knowledge and leadership skills
• Advocate for children’s right for education

Major Activities:

• Conduct Baseline Survey to identify learners for 70 (CLCs) and 4 CRC
• Enroll 5,970 Children and youth and maintain attendance and other records
• Establish 70 CLCs and 4 Community Resource Centre (CRC)
• Set-up 74 well Capacitated CMC for 70 CLCs and 4 CRC Management Committee
• Recruit 82 Teachers & organize training for 82 Teachers
• Establish 4 functioning sports and cultural clubs including library clubs.
• Establish 4 youth led groups to steer community development
• Organize 8 advocacy meetings on UNCRC at Union level
• Organize 2 meetings at Upazilla levels on children right to education
• Organize 1 National level seminar on children rights to education and youth

Project Participants:

(Direct): [During Total Project Year)

Indirect Beneficiaries (by age) [During Total Project Year)

Total Beneficiaries= 5,970 (direct) and Indirect= 12800

Project Duration:3 Years (01/10/2017 to 30/09/2020)&6 Month 1/10/2020 to 31/03/2021 (NCE)
Financial partner (Donor):Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), Education Above All Foundation, Qatar
Implementing partner (if any):DAM
Project Location/s and number of Field offices:Itna & Mithamain Upazilla of Kishoreganj District, Bangladesh. And 2 Field offices
Project Budget: US$ 1,301,747
Number of project staffs and volunteers :

Contact Person:

Name & Designation: ABM Shahab Uddin, Project Manager
Email:abmshahabuddin58@gmail.comdamjoyful.cpm@gmail.com
Cell #:01824667440