Advancing Educational Solutions: Research for Scaling Education Innovations in Emergencies and Fragile, Conflict and Violence-affected areas of Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria

Education is vital for individual and social growth. However, conflict and violence have caused disruptions to education in West Africa, leading to increasing numbers of out-of-school children and youth. In northern Ghana, eastern and western areas of Burkina Faso, and in northern Nigeria, young women's and girls' education pathways have been particularly disrupted, resulting in unequal opportunities in education, health, work, and societal participation.   

The project aims to improve educational access for out-of-school children and those at risk of dropping out in West Africa's fragile, conflict, and violence-affected (FCV) communities. The primary goals are to generate evidence that guide policy and practice, focusing on gender equality, equity, and social inclusion. It is investigating educational innovations in FCV and emergency areas that improve retention and reduce dropout rates while supporting teachers' and learners' social-emotional development.