ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS

 THE ISSUES:

For many people in the developing world, traditional school-based education is not always the best option. Alternative solutions are needed. For example:

- for isolated communities
- families who are too poor to send their children to school
- those who missed out on education due to conflict
- women and girls who have household responsibilities

AET provides alternative education and skills training for people who are unable to attend school. They are local
led initiatives - flexible, innovative and resourceful.
 

 WHAT WE ARE DOING:

• Using new media and technology such as radio
   broadcasts, MP3 players, CD’s and distance learning
   to enable people to become literate and numerate

• Using thematic approaches to literacy by selecting
  topics relevant to local people’s lives and needs
  such as: nutrition, human rights, peace building
  and the environment

• Supporting relevant skills training through voucher
  schemes in order for people to ‘purchase’ the
  education or training of their choice. This has included
       hairdressing, driving, henna art and mechanics

     • Providing skills training for employment such as IT
       and English Language for women in South Sudan
      -important skills for accessing formal employment