The project seeks to contribute to improving the quality in elementary education in PNG by strengthening teaching around literacy and numeracy, focusing on girls’ education and girls’ retention in schools and supporting gender-inclusive and effective education management and coordination. The education, especially of girls, is critical to enabling a stronger, more prosperous Papua New Guinea. Investing in girls and overall early childhood education contributes to the overall development and strengthening of communities and individuals. Elementary education and early childhood education provides an important foundation for a child’s pathway to contribute meaningfully and respectfully to society.
The Pikinini Kisim Save project was developed by consortium partners and is managed by Care International. The project was created to support the Papua New Guinea Department of Education in addressing gaps in elementary education by strengthening skills and capacity of teachers, communities, existing education stakeholders and service providers. The project works in four provinces including Jiwaka, Simbu, Western Highlands and West New Britain with the overall goal of improving access to quality education and teaching resources for both children and teachers alike.
