Safe Spaces
Our safe spaces are non-formal learning spaces set up to provide out-of-school children in rural communities i n Northern Nigeria with basic literacy and numeracy skills. Each safe space caters to 60 children: 30 children each at the primary and secondary level. The children (separated by gender as culturally required) listen to quality audio-educational content four times a week. All audio-educational content will involve the use of innovative participatory pedagogy (games, stories, and interactive activities) to ensure maximum reach and understanding of the instructional content. Instructions will be delivered according to an accelerated curriculum adapted from the national school curriculum.
The Learning safe space was set up after a community needs assessment conducted revealed that there was no school in this particular community. It was established to provide a non-formal learning centre for Out-Of-School children aged between 6 – 11, who are taught basic literacy, numeracy, vocational and life skills by trained facilitators.
Due to the absence of formal learning, the children are taught the alphabets first with the aids of flashcards, cardboards, papers, and jolly phonics before learning about the letter sounds. Classes hold every Saturday and Sundays for two hours from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon.
