Comments for DFID Bloggers http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk Tales from the front line of our work to eradicate poverty worldwide. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:09:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on BBC’s Casualty shows female genital mutilation for what it is – violence against girls and women by Séjour linguistique usa http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/04/bbcs-casualty-shows-female-genital-mutilation-for-what-it-is-violence-against-girls-and-women/comment-page-1/#comment-799928 Séjour linguistique usa Tue, 21 May 2013 09:09:21 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13690#comment-799928 Thank you for sharing sis and well done for all you do. We have shared your link (http://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/47004) on our blog ;) Thank you for sharing sis and well done for all you do. We have shared your link (http://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/47004) on our blog ;)

]]> Comment on Big, fast, accountable results now, Mr President! by Stephen James http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/03/big-fast-accountable-results-now-mr-president/comment-page-1/#comment-798599 Stephen James Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:20 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13495#comment-798599 The Big Result Now Initiative in Tanzania can be a solution in efforts to eradicate poverty. It is a transfer of methods towards dealing with backwardness in vital sectors for Tanzanian development Any way this slogan if I may call it is still new to Tanzanian society. Education and awareness creation for public sector, private sector and NGO,s is a must for its success. Accountability in its implementation will also be a prerequisite for its effectiveness I love Tanzania. The Big Result Now Initiative in Tanzania can be a solution in efforts to eradicate poverty. It is a transfer of methods towards dealing with backwardness in vital sectors for Tanzanian development

Any way this slogan if I may call it is still new to Tanzanian society. Education and awareness creation for public sector, private sector and NGO,s is a must for its success. Accountability in its implementation will also be a prerequisite for its effectiveness

I love Tanzania.

]]> Comment on Pakistan – a personal perspective by Zeeshan Memon http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/05/pakistan-a-personal-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-797518 Zeeshan Memon Mon, 20 May 2013 07:26:17 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13961#comment-797518 Ms. Debbie one of the most important problem facing education department today in Pakistan is the Ghost Teachers in rural area. I have very fanstastic idea about how to over come this hurdle. Because Education budget is usually need very big investments despite knowing that only solution to ghost teachers if addresssed can maximize / increase 20% to total turnout in children attendance thus can contribute to education properly. The project that DFID has started are only focused on providing qualitative joyful learning , where as these funds can be utilized properly to increase turnout of out of school children in rural area, I have a very fantastic idea about this . Have you any interest , I can discuss with you , with my idea , I highly expect that two lac students can be re-engaged in education activities. To efficiently use your funds in right direction in right way is DFID mandate. In this i can really help you because I am working in renowned organization. Regards, Zeeshan Memon Manager Program Development SAFWCO Hyderabad Pakistan Ms. Debbie
one of the most important problem facing education department today in Pakistan is the Ghost Teachers in rural area. I have very fanstastic idea about how to over come this hurdle. Because Education budget is usually need very big investments despite knowing that only solution to ghost teachers if addresssed can maximize / increase 20% to total turnout in children attendance thus can contribute to education properly. The project that DFID has started are only focused on providing qualitative joyful learning , where as these funds can be utilized properly to increase turnout of out of school children in rural area, I have a very fantastic idea about this . Have you any interest , I can discuss with you , with my idea , I highly expect that two lac students can be re-engaged in education activities. To efficiently use your funds in right direction in right way is DFID mandate. In this i can really help you because I am working in renowned organization.

Regards,
Zeeshan Memon
Manager Program Development
SAFWCO
Hyderabad Pakistan

]]> Comment on Burning the midnight MOOC by Ian Attfield http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/04/burning-the-midnight-mooc/comment-page-1/#comment-789542 Ian Attfield Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:13 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13847#comment-789542 Thanks for some excellent and informed comments, I'm please to annouce I've finally finished this MOOC with I believe a 95% pass, although still awaiting the e-certificate! DFID are actively considering how we can support MOOCs and the like to harness and deliver flexible learning of the best latest contents to deveoping world students and drive both growth and prosperity at the micro and macro levels. Aneili, great to hear at first hand how you company is benefiting in Tanzania, I know their has been teething problems with the WB support UDACITY pilot in Tanzania, hope its moving now! Thanks for some excellent and informed comments, I'm please to annouce I've finally finished this MOOC with I believe a 95% pass, although still awaiting the e-certificate!
DFID are actively considering how we can support MOOCs and the like to harness and deliver flexible learning of the best latest contents to deveoping world students and drive both growth and prosperity at the micro and macro levels.
Aneili, great to hear at first hand how you company is benefiting in Tanzania, I know their has been teething problems with the WB support UDACITY pilot in Tanzania, hope its moving now!

]]> Comment on Pakistan – a personal perspective by Debbie http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/05/pakistan-a-personal-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-783925 Debbie Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:52 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13961#comment-783925 Dear Dr Iram, Dear Muhammad Hayat Great to hear that you are both behind the push to get more children into school. Rather than direct aid case by case on a micro scale for each school, DFID works with governments in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkwa to try and get more kids into school at a large scale and to improve the quality of what those children learn. We also partner with the low cost private sector through the Punjab Education Foundation and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Elementary Education Foundation. Local schools can apply to join up with these organisations. The best thing to do is to get in touch with PEF and EEF direct who can offer advice and guidance on their processes. PEF can be contacted via their website - http://www.pef.edu.pk/ In addition, DFID has launched the 'Girls' Education Challenge' to help up to a million of the world's poorest girls' improve their lives through education. Check out the website for information about funding - https://www.gov.uk/girls-education-challenge Finally, there are a number of non-government organisations doing fantastic work on education in Pakistan. The Children's Foundation, The Read Foundation, Change in Education, to name but a few! You might want to talk to them too about their work and any funding opportunities. Dear Dr Iram, Dear Muhammad Hayat

Great to hear that you are both behind the push to get more children into school. Rather than direct aid case by case on a micro scale for each school, DFID works with governments in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkwa to try and get more kids into school at a large scale and to improve the quality of what those children learn. We also partner with the low cost private sector through the Punjab Education Foundation and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Elementary Education Foundation. Local schools can apply to join up with these organisations. The best thing to do is to get in touch with PEF and EEF direct who can offer advice and guidance on their processes. PEF can be contacted via their website - http://www.pef.edu.pk/

In addition, DFID has launched the 'Girls' Education Challenge' to help up to a million of the world's poorest girls' improve their lives through education. Check out the website for information about funding - https://www.gov.uk/girls-education-challenge

Finally, there are a number of non-government organisations doing fantastic work on education in Pakistan. The Children's Foundation, The Read Foundation, Change in Education, to name but a few! You might want to talk to them too about their work and any funding opportunities.

]]> Comment on Pakistan – a personal perspective by Debbie http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/05/pakistan-a-personal-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-783891 Debbie Wed, 15 May 2013 09:35:25 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13961#comment-783891 Hey Muhammad Shahid, Thanks for your comment. I agree with you. Our new programme in Punjab will include a special focus on the poorest and most remote districts. We will work with civil society organisations to get more kids, especially girls, into school there, and ensure they stay in school for longer. We are also helping the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa get more children into school and we are encouraging girls to make the transition into secondary school by providing stipends. Debbie Hey Muhammad Shahid,

Thanks for your comment. I agree with you. Our new programme in Punjab will include a special focus on the poorest and most remote districts. We will work with civil society organisations to get more kids, especially girls, into school there, and ensure they stay in school for longer.

We are also helping the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa get more children into school and we are encouraging girls to make the transition into secondary school by providing stipends.

Debbie

]]> Comment on DR Congo: the street sweepers of Kinshasa by Achille Mutombo http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2012/11/dr-congo-the-street-sweepers-of-kinshasa/comment-page-1/#comment-783877 Achille Mutombo Wed, 15 May 2013 09:21:31 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=11927#comment-783877 I was in US completing my Master degree at MSU law when the francophonie summit took place in Kinshasa. Now back and currently as a lecturer in salvation army university in Kinshasa I am trying to bring awareness among young congolese on real issues they are facing and that it's up to each one of them (or us) both as citizen and intellectuals to improve their environment. Sharing my american experiences is really helpful when dealing sometimes with decreased hope. Sweepers, street sellers, even street fighters are symptoms of a sick society. Thanks for your call. I was in US completing my Master degree at MSU law when the francophonie summit took place in Kinshasa. Now back and currently as a lecturer in salvation army university in Kinshasa I am trying to bring awareness among young congolese on real issues they are facing and that it's up to each one of them (or us) both as citizen and intellectuals to improve their environment. Sharing my american experiences is really helpful when dealing sometimes with decreased hope. Sweepers, street sellers, even street fighters are symptoms of a sick society. Thanks for your call.

]]> Comment on From one extreme to another in Kinshasa by Augustin K http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/03/from-one-extreme-to-another-in-kinshasa/comment-page-1/#comment-783843 Augustin K Wed, 15 May 2013 08:49:34 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13507#comment-783843 Welldone to all those that are involved in really trying to solve this problem of, not only the girls on the street, but all street children. This issue is a shame to humanity and not normal human being can sit back watch a girl àf nine be turned to a prostitute. Let's go back to HUMANITY. Welldone to all those that are involved in really trying to solve this problem of, not only the girls on the street, but all street children. This issue is a shame to humanity and not normal human being can sit back watch a girl àf nine be turned to a prostitute. Let's go back to HUMANITY.

]]> Comment on Pakistan – a personal perspective by sue http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/05/pakistan-a-personal-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-783228 sue Wed, 15 May 2013 01:59:12 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13961#comment-783228 Dear debbie . good to read your comments and interest with pakistan .i wish to have your email ID.so i can transfer and share my idea with you regarding health and educational problums.that poor pple facing.though rich are free from any problum.kindly reply me personaly . thanks very much Dear debbie . good to read your comments and interest with pakistan .i wish to have your email ID.so i can transfer and share my idea with you regarding health and educational problums.that poor pple facing.though rich are free from any problum.kindly reply me personaly . thanks very much

]]> Comment on Pakistan – a personal perspective by iram saba http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/2013/05/pakistan-a-personal-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-773883 iram saba Fri, 10 May 2013 14:27:21 +0000 http://blogs.dfid.gov.uk/?p=13961#comment-773883 dear debbie DFID has announce girl education fund i want to open school in my village i have land there which can i donate, can DFID will help me? Dr. Iram dear debbie
DFID has announce girl education fund i want to open school in my village i have land there which can i donate, can DFID will help me?

Dr. Iram

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