Africa Educates Her Campaign - Angola. Season 3. Don't Miss Out! Webisode 15

Happy New Year 

Our girls back to school campaign is ongoing. Day 15

In some places, children have been out of school for 9 months or more. Prolonged school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are presenting an unprecedented challenge to children’s education, health and well-being worldwide. The longer a student stays out of school, the higher their risk of dropping out.

Our today's guest is Laurinda, she will share with us her academic experience during the time of Covid-19 pandemic.

As a result of covid-19, my school was transformed into a living-house

Hello! My name is Laurinda Mateus. I am 17 years old, I study 7th grade and I live in Angola.

Laurinda how did the coronavirus affect your studies?

Well, I spent a long time without studying, without writing, without seeing my colleagues and teachers.

Now that schools have reopened, are you studying?

No, I am not studying. 

Why?

Because my school was put up for rent now it's people's home. The school was permanently closed. Some citizens living around my school tested positive for covid-19. This insident forced the government to isolate the entire neighborhood including my school. That area stayed for a long time in the sanitary fence. For this reason the owner of the school made the decision to eliminate all educational services and the school was rented out, thus transforming the school into a home. I saw people living there.

During this time that you are at home, have you done anything to continue learning?

Yes, I am taking a medical course.

Have you been following the coronavirus prevention measures?

Yes, I always wash my hands with water and soap, use alcohol gel and mask.

How do you feel, aren't you afraid of coronavirus?

I'm not afraid. Coronavirus is the one who should be afraid of me.

As we look to 2021, our wish is that as schools reopen their doors, we build on these trends and strategies to ensure that all children can thrive.

Happy New Year to you and your family! We hope this year will bring warmth of love and positivity in your life. We hope you embrace all that life has to offer, conquer your fears and reach new heights.

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We launched this campaign to ensure that every girl is able to learn while schools are closed and return to the classroom when schools safely reopen. Everyone can play a role in supporting girls ’education - whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, journalist, policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring girls back to school. Tell us your story!

Do you have a personal experience with the coronavirus would you like to share? Or a tip on how your town or community is handling the poverty among women?

FIND SOMEONE TO SPONSOR TODAY

Your sponsorship will help the most vulnerable girls and women to take the first step out of poverty.

Corona Voice - Angola. The tok show with Sofonie Dala. Don't miss it! Day 29

Happy New Year!

Our Corona Voice Show is ongoing. Day 29

The 2020 year was extremely challenging for all across the globe in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, the safest way to celebrate the new year is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you or virtually with friends and family. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others.

Our today's guest is Chelsea Marilia. She prepared a beautiful Covid-19 song for all of us.

Ladies and gentlemen, please meet our singer Chelsea!

The coronavirus has arrived naively

But it is strong and powerful

It kills people all over the world.

''Where the coronavirus goes

Screams and tears are heard

Only God to help us''.

Hands are shaking

The eyes full of astonishment.

Angels lift their songs

May the good God enlighten us

''Where the coronavirus goes

Screams and tears are heard

Only God to help us''.

I miss the family 

I can't wait to see them

May the virus lose its strength

And never contaminate again!

''Where the coronavirus goes

Screams and tears are heard

Only God to help us''.

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• Here's to better times ahead for everyone. Stay healthy and safe in 2021.
• Wishing you and your family a year full of happiness and good health.

This is the first and the only Coronavirus show in Angola where the most ordinary citizens show their brilliant talents.

The heroes of the program are the most ordinary citizens - they share with the audience their songs, poems and real stories of how the Coronavirus pandemic affected their lives.

We launched the “Corona Voice show” campaign to provide a space for young women and men around Angola to share their views, experiences and initiatives.

FIND SOMEONE TO SPONSOR TODAY

Your sponsorship will help the most affected people by covid-19 to take the first step out of poverty.

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Safaricom STEM Internship Program 2021 for young Kenyans

 Application Deadline: December 31st 2020 

The Internship program runs quarterly i.e. From February to April, May to July, August to October and November to February. Call for applications will only happen once in the year allowing you to indicate which quarter of the year you are available for. This internship will seek to expose you to the various teams within your assigned projects.

Requirements

You must be either in: Your final year of a Undergraduate Degree in Applied Statistics, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related studies OR Have completed your Undergraduate studies in the last 12 months OR currently Ongoing Masters / Post graduate studies in an accredited institution of higher learning;

You must be on break from school during the internship period for any of the quarters selected within the year to allow you to fully focus on the internship program (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm);

Knowledge in any digital vertical within commercial e.g. digital marketing, digital sales, data science will be an added advantage;

Dean's academic commendation is an added advantage;

You can only select 1 quarter in the year for which you will be available for the internship

Ideal

Desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn and explore the corporate environment

Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, as well as the ability to challenge the status quo will enhance a successful internship.

As part of the recruitment and on-boarding process the below documents will be required at a later stage.

Letter from your college indicating you are a student there and / or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.

NSSF, NHIF, KRA PIN & Bank account details

Copy of National Identity Card.

Good conduct & CRB certificate (not older than 12 months)

Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/38NvwuD

World Bank & Financial Times’ blog/essay writing competition 2021 for high school students.

 Application Deadline: February 15th, 2021

Are you 16 to 19 years old? Are you currently enrolled in a high school or secondary school? Has COVID-19 affected your learning or the education of a friend or family member?

If yes, then take part in the World Bank Group and the Financial Times ’third joint global blog / essay writing competition.

The pandemic has disrupted our lives everywhere, and is changing the way we live, work and learn. This health crisis is creating another crisis - an education crisis. The World Bank estimates that an additional 72 million primary school age children will fall into learning poverty, due to extended school closures caused by the pandemic. Learning poverty is when a child cannot read and understand a simple text by the age of 10

Prize

The winning entry will be published in the Financial Times (at its sole discretion) and the World Bank Group blog. Based on restrictions during the pandemic the World Bank Group will also find additional, virtual ways to honor the winner in April 2021.

Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/3nZlZa4

Labs by ARM 3.0 FinTech-Focused Accelerator Program for post-MVP FinTech startups ( 20k - 50k USD in funding)

 Application Deadline: 13th February 2021 

Labs by ARM 3.0 is a FinTech-Focused Accelerator Program designed to support the best post-MVP companies solving the hardest problems for the financial and enterprise software industries. Funding will vary from 20k - 50k USD.

Labs by ARM 3.0 is designed to engage post-MVP FinTech startups in a series of activities aimed at exponentially advancing the growth of their companies within a short time frame, and ensuring their investment-readiness. Selected startups will be provided with financial investment, distribution, access to investors and lots more!

During the 12 weeks, we will work intensively with each startup virtually; primarily on product, market, and team to get them in the best shape possible. We will provide them with access to the ARM network, deals from select partners, and carefully selected mentors from the fintech industry who will provide hands-on support and valuable introductions.

Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/3aWZG0Z

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships 2021/2022 for Teacher Training Students (Fully Funded to Japan)

 Application Deadline: Varying by Country 

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international teachers who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities as Teacher Training Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows .

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

(1) Allowance: 143,000 yen per month. A regional supplemental allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions. Due to the situation of the Japanese Government’s budget, the amount of payment may be subject to change each fiscal year. If a grantee is absent from the university for an extended period, the scholarship shall be suspended for that period.

(2) Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.

Travel Expenses

① Transportation to Japan: For grantees arriving in Japan during the fixed period stipulated in 1. (6) “Arrival in Japan,” MEXT stipulates the travel schedule and route, and provides an economy-class airline ticket for the flight from the international airport closest to the grantee's residence (in principle, the country of nationality) to an international airport in Japan used on the normal route to the accepting university.

Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/38OYgTH

ANGOLAN PRESIDENT HOPEFUL OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN 2021

 Angolan head of State João Lourenço expressed Thursday optimism about an economic revival and lockdown easing in 2021.

Delivering his End of Year Message to Angolans, the president also said that he was hopeful of resumption of the international commercial passenger flights.

In his speech of him, Joao Lourenço said that he was looking forward to re-opening of other activities, such as tourism, sports and cultural, as well as the year of national and international face-to-face conferences.

"This coming year will also be a year of hard work, in which we will all work with more determination, in a more selfless and organized way, to obtain better results in what we strive to do," said the President.

"We are going to get there," stressed João Lourenço, warning of the need to observe all the recommended precautions, "so that we do not return to a worse situation than the one we experienced".

The head of Executive left a word of comfort to Angolans, who lost loved ones throughout the year, due to illness, traffic accident, victims of homicide, domestic violence or any other cause of death.

He also extended a word of comfort and wishes for quick improvements, to Angolans who are hospitalized, prisoners, who could not celebrate this festive season with family members.

In the New Year's Message, João Lourenço thanked for the “high sense of responsibility and spirit of mission demonstrated” by frontline workers.

Among them, military in barracks or on duty, police and firefighters, medical and paramedical staff, oil sector employees, airlines pilots and other professionals who, according to the president, did not share this Christmas and New Year’s season with their families.

He encouraged Angolans who, due to Covid-19 pandemic, lost business, saw their companies close or lost their jobs.

The Angolan statesman also predicted that the year of 2021 will be a better, the “year of redoing personal, family and professional projects”.

As for 2020, he said that it was neither good nor generous to anyone. It negatively impacted on everyone's family and professional life without exception.

The year of 2020 also crippled the economies of all countries, brought pain and mourning to thousands of families around the world ”.

However, he added, "we would really like not only the year 2020 was left behind, but that the associated pandemic, Covid-19, also start belonging to the past as of today".

João Lourenço said that the protection from this virus - SARS COV 2 will not take place immediately but we may achieve this goal with the use en masse and free of charge of the vaccine produced by renowned world laboratories ”.

He reiterated the need to comply with mandatory measures, including social distancing, wearing mask, hand washing, avoiding rallies and parties.

"A light of hope is already visible on the horizon, but it is not a time to relax" he said.

The year 2021 brings us the long-awaited vaccine, stressed the president, calling for keeping good habits the pandemic led us to practice with a greater sense of responsibility.

On his own behalf of him, his family of him and the Angolan Executive, the President wished “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” to Angolan families, at home and abroad, as well as to all those (foreigners) who share with Angolans the good and bad moments.