UNICEF, Daewoo E&C provide early childhood education access in Basra
The UNICEF logo outside their offices in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Reuters
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – UNICEF signed a partnership agreement with Daewoo E&C to provide 750 young children with access to early childhood education (ECE) services in disadvantaged areas in Basra governorate, according to a statement issued by UNICEF.
The statement illustrated that UNICEF will receive close to $500,000 from Daewoo E&C to increase access to early learning in Basra.
The statement clarified that the partnership will ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for every child, enhance school readiness, and facilitate a steady and effective transition to primary education.
ECE is essential to enable younger children to start primary education at the right age and with the necessary competencies to succeed, according to the statement.
The statement revealed that with Daewoo E&C’s support, UNICEF will build five ECE centers in five schools (one classroom per school).
Each ECE center will include a classroom, water, sanitation, hygiene facilities and a small safe play area, serving two shifts, according to the statement.
In alignment with the Iraq National Education Strategy, UNICEF is supporting the Government’s goal to provide access to ECE for at least 30 percent of all children in Iraq by 2031, the statement added.