Plan International Canada Inc

Published purpose

This project aims to improve access to quality education for more than 58,000 girls and boys in the Kayes, Koulikoro, Sikasso, Ségou, and Mopti regions, as well as access to early childhood development centres and to junior primary school, especially for girls and children with disabilities. The project’s key activities include: (1) the construction and rehabilitation or primary schools and early childhood development centres to allow easy access for girls and children with disabilities; (2) the construction of wells, separate latrines for girls and boys, and school canteens to improve pupils’ diet and health; and (3) training of teachers, school staff, and the community to improve school management and school feeding, and to offer children a healthy and safe environment. The initiative aims to meet the needs of 50,682 primary-school pupils (aged 6 to 12), including 24,964 girls, and of 7,327 preschool children, including 3,665 girls.