CODE Connects - Podcast Series
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Nothing affects a child's learning more than their ability to read and write. Yet, according to the World Bank, an estimated 53% of children in low and middle-income countries cannot read proficiently by age 10.
CODE is a Canadian-based international development organization with over sixty years' experience promoting children's literacy. CODE’s podcast series shares unique perspectives, in-the-field experiences and expert opinions on the global education crisis and CODE’s response. It's available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and on CODE’s website at www.code.ngo/podcasts
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Episodes
Members of the Global Village Supporting Children's Education
June 22, 2022 16:14 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBIn this bonus episode, Deputy Minister Emily Gogra shares who is involved in the global village that helps children get a quality education and stay in school, particularly in Sierra Leone. Emily also reflects that when a community supports a child, that child, in return, is able to support their community.
The Role of Community in Education
June 22, 2022 16:04 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBCODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Emily Gogra, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Sierra Leone about the role communities play in children's education. Emily and Genevieve reflect on the idea that "it takes a village" to help children access a quality education and stay in school, and what that looks like in Sierra Leone.
Promoting Gender Equality in Education | CODE's work in Sierra Leone
February 15, 2022 20:32 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBCODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Sybil Bailor, CODE's Country Representative in Sierra Leone, about the barriers girls face to get an education in Sierra Leone, and how important it is to amplify girls' voices to promote gender equality in education. In this episode, Sybil mentions CODE's "Transforming Girls Education Program" (also known as TGEP) in Sierra Leone; to learn more about this project please visit https://code.ngo/approach/literacy-programs/transforming-girls-e...
Accessing Locally Authored Books | Book Publishing in Tanzania
November 25, 2021 14:40 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFor children learning to read, it is critical that they have access to high quality books. In this episode, Tanzanian author and publisher Elieshi Lema joins podcast host Genevieve Spicer to tell us about book publishing in Tanzania, innovations in publishing that she believes will change how many children can access books outside of school, and why it's important for children to have access to locally authored books. We apologize for sound quality issues in this episode, which was recorde...
Supporting Better Schools | CODE's work in Mozambique
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBCODE's podcast host, Genevieve Spicer, speaks with Stephanie von Wogau, CODE's team member in Mozambique about the BETTER program and the "Supporting Better Schools" campaign seeking public support for urgently needed school supplies, hygiene materials and books at CODE's 62 project schools.
CODE's Distance Learning in Action
May 21, 2021 15:10 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBA conversation with Scott Walter, CODE’s Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during COVID-19 and beyond. In this short bonus episode Scott shares insights into CODE's work in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
"Radio Literacy" Defined
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBA conversation with Scott Walter, CODE’s Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during COVID-19 and beyond. In this short bonus episode Scott discusses use of radio in literacy promotion.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Girls' Education
May 18, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBA conversation with Scott Walter, CODE’s Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learn during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In this bonus episode, Scott reflects on the unique impacts of the pandemic on girl students.
Learning no Matter What | CODE's response to COVID-19
May 18, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBA conversation with Scott Walter, CODE’s Executive Director, about resilience and literacy programming to help children learning during COVID-19 and beyond.
Impact of Having More Qualified Female Teachers
September 05, 2020 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBOur host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we talk about the short and long term impacts that having more qualified female teachers will make. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. [email protected]
What The Scholarship Includes
September 04, 2020 18:00 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBOur host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we hear about what is included for each recipient in order to complete their three year teacher certification . For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. [email protected]
Changes in the Education Sector
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBOur host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we learn about all the positive steps being made in the education sector, but, that there is still a lot of work to be done. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. [email protected]
The Literacy Crisis in Sierra Leone
September 02, 2020 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBOur host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we discuss the state of the education system in Sierra Leone and what gaps needs to be filled. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. [email protected]
Making A Difference
September 01, 2020 18:00 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBOur host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. In this mini episode we hear Jo read some the application letters of several of the scholarship participants. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. [email protected]
Class of 2023 | Scholarships to Support Women in Teaching
August 05, 2020 18:10 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOur host Emily Prashad interviews Dr. Johanna Kuyvenhoven who is a reading specialist and the lead at CODE in Sierra Leone. For all the information on the scholarship program please visit our website. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. We are located at 321 Chapel Street Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 7Z2. 1-800-661-2633. [email protected]