International Development Grant

Lead for Education Achievement and Progress

Project Number: CA-3-S065397001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Ethiopia 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $4,000,000.00

Start Date: March 27, 2012

End Date: July 01, 2017

Duration: 5.3 years

Project Description

This project aims to improve the educational status of girls and boys in the Tama Ber Adaa and Arsi Negele Districts in Ethiopia by achieving the following objectives: (1) increasing access to quality early childhood care and education and related health and nutrition services for young children; (2) improving the quality and efficiency of primary education for girls and boys; and (3) promoting equal access to early childhood care and primary education for girls orphans and vulnerable children.

Expected Results

The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: increased utilization of education and related health and nutrition services in assisted early childhood care and education (ECCE) centres among 4-6 year old girls and boys Adaa Arsi Negele and Tarma Ber Districts in Ethiopia; improved education performance of girls and boys in assisted primary schools Adaa Arsi Negele and Tarma Ber Districts in Ethiopia; and improved utilization of quality equitable education services by girls orphans and vulnerable children (f/m) in Adaa Arsi Negele and Tarma Ber Districts in Ethiopia

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2017) include: (1) the number of children aged between 4 and 6 enrolled in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs has increased from 8.4% in 2012 to 50.5% in 2016; (2) the number of teachers using child-centered teaching methodologies has increased from 25.3% in 2012 to 90.5% in 2016; (3) the percentage of girls satisfied with the support received in the school environment has increased from 8.2% in 2012 to 98% in 2016; (4) 19 new ECCE centers were constructed 76 ECCE centers were provided with equipment furniture and materials. This has benefitted 15 896 children and 266 teachers; and (5) 200 Community Conversations sessions were facilitated on topics that impact children and their education. These sessions were attended by 58 113 people (of which 29 040 women and girls).

Key Information

Executing Agency:
CHILDREN BELIEVE FUND

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Primary education 55%
Early childhood education 45%

Aid Type: Donor country personnel

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Environmental sustainability (cross-cutting)
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Level 2 Children's issues
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2011-04-01 to 2012-03-31 $4,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 773