http://uk.oneworld.net en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - Education Radio brings education to girls in Mozambique http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160439/1/ Erive Community Radio is bringing a change in the lives of young girls in Maganja da Costa. The UNICEF-supported station has led to a rise in enrollment in primary schools through its programmes promoting girls’ education. The station is run in partnership with Mozambique’s Social Communication Institute. Intel to train teachers and youth in Arab countries http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160409/1/ Intel will work with Sheikh Muhammed Foundation to expand its Teach programme in Arab countries. Apart from training 2 million teachers by 2011, Intel also hopes to educate and develop the talent of Arab youth in the region. Jail break by ‘prison community radio’ http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160371/1/ FREE FM, a community radio meant for prisoners in Jamaica, is now available to anyone interested in listening to it from anywhere in the world. Launched in June 2007 by UNESCO, Canadian International Development Agency and others, it was meant to encourage rehabilitation and education of prisoners. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/ Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/ The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Children knock at doors of lawmakers in India http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160304/1/ Many members of parliament in the Indian capital woke up surprised to find groups of children knocking at their doors. The children aided by NGOs submitted a charter of demand to be passed on to Indian Prime Minister, reminding them to fulfill the government’s promise of education for all. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160282/1/ The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. A unique database for tracking school going-children http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160234/1/ A comprehensive database, designed to track school-going children in Orissa in eastern India, has received the prestigious Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2006-07. According to the state's Primary Education Project Authority, project ‘e-shishu’ will enable steps for universal education in the state. Afghan youth campaign for girls’ education http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160233/1/ In a country where millions of girls are deprived of learning opportunities, UNICEF along with Afghanistan Girls’ Education Initiative (AGEI) has roped in young people to advocate the cause of female education. Called the ‘Young Champions’, these men and women interact with communities to promote gender equality in schooling. English learning made easy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160119/1/ With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project 'English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn the global language through television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market. English learning made easy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160118/1/ With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project called ‘English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn a truly global language on television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market. Education 'Lesson' Targets Politicians Worldwide http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160077/1/ WASHINGTON, Apr 24 (OneWorld) - Recording artist Shakira and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined forces this week with millions of students and teachers around the globe calling for redoubled efforts to allow children to attend school. No education for all in India http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160108/1/ Even as UNESCO’s latest report pans India for lagging behind in the race for achieving education for all by 2015, experts gathered in the capital weigh up the nationally sponsored Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Exclusion and discrimination remain core challenges as millions of children remain outside its fold, is the verdict. Education for all a distant dream http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160054/1/ UNESCO’s Global Monitoring Report: Education for All by 2015? Will we make it? provides a mid-term assessment of where the world stands on its commitment to provide basic education for all. The report stresses on the need to make education more inclusive through adequately financed and targeted measures. UNESCO’s online forum on inclusive education http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160048/1/ UNESCO’s month-long online discussion on the theme of inclusive education is currently on. A DVD related to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is also being launched today at its headquarters as part of series of events marking the Global Action Week 2008.