Three more schools in Uganda receive UNESCO Digital Library Device
This initiative aims to gradually build the culture of reading and self-learning using research on available materials in Digital Libraries. UNESCO | Updated: 19-05-2021 10:22 IST | Created: 19-05-2021 10:18 IST
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UNESCO has been training teachers at all level in the region on the usage of a Digital Library Device called Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning (RACHEL). This initiative focusing on Building a culture of reading through digital media.
On 10 and 12 May, three more schools in Uganda, West Nile Region: Rhino High School, Itula Secondary School and Alere Secondary School received the RACHEL from UNESCO. The meetings were presided by the District Education Officers for Adjumani and Madi Okolo Districts. Also, in attendance were the Secretary-General of Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, Teachers and the Settlement Commandant of Rhino Camp, a
Three more Secondary Schools in Uganda receive UNESCO Digital Library Device
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The ongoing implementation of the UNESCO Digital Library Initiative focusing on “Building a culture of reading and research through digital media” saw a launch in two learning institutions in Juba, South Sudan, on 31 March 2021. The University of Juba and the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) Community Learning Centre were the beneficiaries. The launch event was held virtually and presided over by the Dean of Libraries, University of Juba, Dr. Michael Baffoka, representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Akec, and the Undersecretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Adil Athanazious. In attendance were Partners that included: UNICEF, Embassy of Sweden, UNFPA and Education Cannot Wait (ECW). The UNESCO team was led by the Head of Office & UNESCO Representative to South Sudan, Mr. Julius Banda, representing the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa.