Nascent Solutions

05/14/2022

Today, Nascent Solutions celebrates with Liberia and its people. This holiday sheds light on the social, political and economic disparities in the country.

05/08/2022

to all mothers. We hope that you feel appreciated for all that you do this day and everyday.

05/06/2022

Nascent, Covid and Education in Malawi. Frontline Student voices

We are still relishing in our time and the connections made @ ! Check out this clip of Rep. of the Malawian Minister of Education from our presentation, "Voices of Front-line Teachers, Parents, Students, and others involved in education during COVID-19 from Malawi and Cameroon", http://ow.ly/z5r450J0oyJ

COVID-19 MALAWI Minister speaks

05/01/2022

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Happy ! It commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movt and is observed in many countries, the first celebrations took place on May 1st 1890, May Day

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USAID Kenya
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04/29/2022

Nascent Solutions attended last wk and we'd like to share some pics of our staff at the conference.
Thx to CIES for welcoming us!

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The National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya

04/28/2022

Today, Nascent Solutions celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work! Its purpose is to bring awareness to health and safety issues in the workplace.

04/25/2022

Malaria kills approximately 500,000 children/yr? Now more than ever we need to continue to fight and end this disease.

04/15/2022

CIES Homepage

We're excited to take part in , next week. Our pres. and CEO, along w/staff will be there as well. Nascent's Technical Advisor- Literacy and Edu. will take part in a panel discussion on Wed. 4/20! http://ow.ly/cwfL50IKk24

CIES Homepage

04/07/2022

Today, Nascent Solutions recognizes the 28th anniversary of when Genocide Memorial Day became a public holiday in Rwanda. This day memorializes victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Photo credit: https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/map-rwanda-country-vector-22863775

04/07/2022

we celebrate . We join the World Health Organization (WHO) in bringing global attention to how the planet affects our health.

04/02/2022

Happy ! Nascent Solutions currently serve 43,000 school-age children via community reading groups in their remote villages.

03/22/2022

in South Africa is historically associated with March 21 and the Sharpeville massacre in 1960. , 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that gathered in protest against the Pass laws.

03/17/2022

Women's Day 2022 CEO's Message

Happy Friday Eve! Here is a special message from our CEO http://ow.ly/hX4I50Im1ZK

A brief womens day's message from Nascent's CEO.

01/01/2022

May this year bring you good health, happiness, and big smiles.

12/25/2021

Happy holidays from our family at Nascent to yours.

11/25/2021

Happy to all of our friends from the United States. We are grateful for your endless support.

10/15/2021

The pandemic has hit rural women harder than most. On , we stress the need to prioritize rural women by creating gender-sensitive, inclusive policies and ensuring women are at the heart of decision-making processes in response to COVID-19.

10/15/2021

Happy Mother’s Day, Malawi! Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of all mothers across Malawi and recognize their critical role in nurturing healthy, prosperous families, communities and societies.

10/11/2021

Every girl deserves to live a healthy, safe, and educated life. Yet, millions of girls across the world face structural constraints that prevent them from reaching their full potential. On , we continue our fight for equal rights for girls across sub-Saharan Africa because we know that girls with dreams become strong women with plans to change the world.

09/08/2021

The ability to read and write empowers children and gives them the confidence to chase their dreams. On , we recognize the importance of literacy and reinforce our commitment to ensuring all children have a strong foundation for lifelong learning through literacy opportunities.

09/03/2021

Majority of African nations won't meet vaccination goal this month

"Many African countries have not been able to access vaccine doses as high-income countries hoard supplies." Learn more about Africa's "vaccine famine" in the link below 👇

https://www.devex.com/news/majority-of-african-nations-won-t-meet-vaccination-goal-this-month-101536

Nearly 80% of African nations won't be able to vaccinate 10% of their populations by the end of September — a goal set by the World Health Assembly.

08/27/2021

5 Ways COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects Women and Girls - Nascent Solutions

Did you know that has disproportionately affected women and girls globally? Learn more about how the pandemic has exacerbated gender inequalities at the link below. 👇

http://ow.ly/pjQU50EBNqx

Our leadership team comes from diverse backgrounds, social and cultural milieus and has on average 7 years experience working in Africa and the developing world. They are committed to making positive sustainable change for the world's most marginalized.

08/20/2021

Practical tips for improving WASH in health care facilities

"One in four health care centers around the world have no hand-washing facilities, and in the lowest-income countries, almost half have no clean water."

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the detrimental effects of a lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene services within health care facilities. Learn tips to improve access to WASH services in the article below, many of which our teams are currently implementing.👇

https://www.devex.com/news/practical-tips-for-improving-wash-in-health-care-facilities-100561

Calls to improve WASH in health care facilities have ramped up since the start of the pandemic. With limited resources, what can facilities do to start rectifying the deficits?

08/19/2021

On , we honor our colleagues and volunteers across sub-Saharan Africa and thank them for their tireless efforts to support those in need despite ongoing and the -19 pandemic.

08/13/2021

Unleashing the creativity of teachers and students to combat climate change: An opportunity for global leadership

"There is growing momentum around the world to harness the power of education to combat and adapt to climate change and ensure young people—especially those girls and boys from the most marginalized communities—have the critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills needed to take action."

Learn more about the powerful connection between education and climate change in this article by The Brookings Institution 👇

https://www.brookings.edu/research/unleashing-the-creativity-of-teachers-and-students-to-combat-climate-change-an-opportunity-for-global-leadership/

There is an opportunity to spearhead a new way of educating and engaging children and adults in climate solutions by unleashing the creativity of teachers and students to develop and implement climate action projects.

08/11/2021

Are you following us on Instagram? Don't miss our weekly photo series highlighting our work in the field and featured exclusively on Instagram. Follow:

Check out this week's post for a glimpse of what you can expect:

"For this week's , we are traveling to the North-West region of Cameroon to meet Zuwairatu, a passionate reader enrolled in Nascent's Mobile Reading Program (MRP).

Zuwairatu had to drop out of school in 2017 due to the ongoing socio-political crisis, and the MRP became her only lifeline to an education. She is now one of the most active participants in the program, often collecting books to read weeks before the planned check-out days and even assisting library managers with tasks such as writing down dates and the titles of books.

She has become a strong advocate of the program and understands the power of a good education in changing her future:

'I used to think very much only about who I will get married to and how many children I will have. Now, I want this war to end so that I can continue my education and give my children a better life in the future. I would like to be a nurse.'"

To learn more about how we are reaching out-of-school children through our Mobile Reading Program, visit http://ow.ly/MQu650FOV9e

08/06/2021

WASH facilities can prevent gender-based violence, experts say

We know that the most effective solutions are developed and guided by the people closest to the problem. Improving access to safe WASH facilities and services in Africa can prevent gender-based violence, but it's crucial that women lead the design and implementation of these initiatives. Learn more 👇

http://ow.ly/IEyQ50FM5QY

Being attacked on the walk to the latrine. Harassed whilst collecting water. Assaulted at a handwashing facility. Devex explores how designing WASH facilities through a gender lens could reduce gender-based violence.

07/26/2021

Wishing the people of Liberia a very happy Independence Day!

07/23/2021

Decline in routine childhood vaccinations, another pandemic fallout

According to World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, we are witnessing another fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic: children across the world are missing out on routine vaccinations. Most of the children affected live in underserved, remote areas where access to health services is already an obstacle. Learn more 👇

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/07/1095862

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major backsliding in childhood vaccinations, with 23 million children worldwide missing out on routine immunizations last year, two UN agencies reported on Wednesday.

07/16/2021

The push for mother-tongue teaching in Africa

Experts say teaching in native languages can lead to improved educational outcomes. Yet, many factors make implementation difficult, such as limited resources in local languages and the possibility of causing political and ethnic tensions in countries with multiple local languages. We want to know: what do you think? Learn more 👇

http://ow.ly/yhWv50FxyNI

Education The push for mother-tongue teaching in Africa Lessons in local — rather than colonial — languages deliver results, educationalists say ‘They learn better in their first language, the language of the heart,’ says teacher Godfrey Chuo June 11, 2021 3:00 am by Andrew Jack Godfrey Chuo...

07/09/2021

How educating women and girls can mitigate climate change

Educated women and girls, particularly in rural sub-Saharan Africa, are critical to finding solutions to climate change problems in their communities. Yet, climate change threatens education for many girls across the continent. Learn more 👇

http://ow.ly/W20R50FsInx

Though well-educated girls and women have been identified as a powerful part of the solution to the climate change problem, girls’ education remains one of the most overlooked mechanisms for adapting to climate change.

07/02/2021

Innovation, the key for bridging R&D with impact at scale – International Potato Center

"We had to put farmers at the heart of everything we do." Innovation in the agricultural sector is crucial if we are to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Check out this article by our partner International Potato Center to learn more.

http://ow.ly/tZTl50FmJwc

The need to innovate in agriculture is more urgent than ever. Rising populations will require 60% more food by 2050.

06/26/2021

Climate change has pushed a million people in Madagascar to the 'edge of starvation,' UN says

"This is an area of the world that has contributed nothing to climate change, but now, they're the ones paying the highest price." On Madagascar's , we acknowledge the alarming hunger situation occurring in and call on world leaders to provide immediate support to the Malagasy Government. Learn more:

http://ow.ly/gV8b50FhXqO

Climate change is the driving force of a developing food crisis in southern Madagascar, the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.

06/25/2021

Mothers in Rural Africa Unite to Support Children’s Learning - Nascent Solutions

We believe women are the backbone of a flourishing society. Read about how a group of women in Cameroon joined forces to ensure children in their community had access to an education despite an ongoing crisis keeping children out of school.

http://ow.ly/uDWg50FiyuK

Our leadership team comes from diverse backgrounds, social and cultural milieus and has on average 7 years experience working in Africa and the developing world. They are committed to making positive sustainable change for the world's most marginalized.

06/20/2021

According to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, 82.4 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2020. On , we acknowledge the importance of protecting and improving the lives of refugees and honor their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

06/18/2021

Why 94-Year-Old Activist Opal Lee Marched to Make Juneteenth a National Holiday

We are thrilled to celebrate the landmark achievement of Ms. Opal Lee as her fight to see Juneteenth recognized federally was finally won on Thursday. Though there is a lot more work to be done, this is one step closer to recognizing the inherent value of Black Americans and their critical role in the history and prosperity of the United States.

http://ow.ly/2rLZ50FdTqd

Ms. Opal Lee is on the move. The 94-year-old activist from Fort Worth, Texas, who is oft-referred to as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has already begun her annual Walk to D.C., as part of her ef…

06/18/2021

Refugees and locals in Mauritania exchange strategies for adapting to climate change

Powerful solutions are the result of diverse perspectives and experiences. Ahead of , learn about how Malian refugees helped their host communities adapt to climate change in Mauritania, via UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

http://ow.ly/561Q50FcWAg

Malian refugees living in Mauritania are applying and sharing techniques from back home to grow food and protect the environment.

06/16/2021

Every African child deserves a quality education. On , we reiterate our commitment to protecting, empowering, and creating opportunities for children across Africa through education.

To learn more about our education initiatives, visit: http://ow.ly/DBtu50FbKnT

06/11/2021

Opinion: Not business as usual — how to reach gender equality and nutrition goals

The agriculture sector faces many climate-related challenges in Africa, & COVID-19 has made finding solutions even more critical. Check out this article by Tanager to learn about 4 ways institutions can achieve a sector-wide transformation 👇

http://ow.ly/FkGO50F8gh4

For systemic and sustainable change, organizations need to institutionalize gender and nutrition priorities, according to senior staffers at Tanager and the IGNITE project.

05/28/2021

Cameroon: Reading Proficiency - Minedub, Nascent Solutions Organise School Quiz

We want our students to improve their reading skills & enjoy learning, too! Competitions are a great way to make learning fun. Read more about a reading competition we held with the Ministry of Education in the East Region of Cameroon 👇

http://ow.ly/KQnR50EXbCm

The competition on May 25, 2021 in Belabo, Lom and Djerem Division of the East Region, saw the participation of primary schools pupils.