We are managing, in association with Africa Educational Trust, the Expanded Scholarship and Training Scheme, funded by the Department for International Development (DFID). This follows the success of the initial DFID-funded In Country Scholarship Programme (2003-2005), which we also managed.
The scheme aims to strengthen the capacity of human resources for the recovery and rebuilding of Sudan, by enabling beneficiaries to acquire skills and qualifications in key professional areas, and improving the capacity of the participating agencies.
Under the scheme, we manage the funding of international and local NGOs to provide scholarships and training in southern Sudan and the Nuba Mountains, with particular emphasis on widening access to further education and training to women from poor and conflict-affected areas.
Our Partners
Through our partners, a wide variety of education and training courses are being provided.
International NGOs
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Echo Bravo – Education Bases English language and communication skills |
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Save the Children Sweden Short courses in carpentry, masonry, agriculture and tailoring |
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Skills for Southern Sudan Short courses in management skills for Civil Society Organisations, followed by practical attachments and assignments |
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Together for Sudan Short courses in teacher training, followed by in-service monitoring and supervision |
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Veterinaires Sans Frontières (Belgium) Residential short courses to train animal health auxiliaries and stock persons. |
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Windle Trust International Modular courses in nursing and teacher training |
Local NGOs
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Al Asala Women’s Association Short courses on business management, entrepreneurship development, mobilisation of saving schemes and marketing |
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Africa Partnership Aid for Rehabilitation and Development (APARD) Short courses in vegetable production, agribusiness and post-harvest produce handling and storage |
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Loka Women’s Association (LWA) Short courses in income generation activities, including clothes design, material dyeing and tailoring |
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Padak Fisheries Training Centre (PFiTC) Training of trainers in business and fishing skills, followed by cascade training to local communities |
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Sudan Production Aid (SUPRAID) Training of trainers in brick and block making, and business management, followed by cascade training |
Our Role
In managing the scheme, we are responsible for:
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Selecting organisations to provide training |
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Monitoring the training programmes |
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Building the capacity of the training providers |
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Reporting to DFID |
If you would like to know more about the scheme, please contact us.
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