How Education, Skills and Health Came Together in Awlaw
A community does not become stronger by addressing only one of its needs. A child needs access to education. A teacher needs the tools to teach well. A woman needs opportunities to earn. A parent needs access to reliable health information and care. These needs may appear separate, but in a community, they are deeply connected. This was the thinking behind Building Strong Foundations , a five-day community outreach organised by CedarRise Initiative for Human Development in Awlaw, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, from June 14 to 18, 2024. The outreach brought together children, teachers, women, families, health professionals, community leaders, and volunteers around one shared goal: creating opportunities for people to learn, grow, and thrive. Starting with Education Education was at the heart of the outreach. The programme set out to reach 150 students with literacy and numeracy support. By the end of the intervention, 187 students had participated. Through class...