Smart Aid Initiative

In commemoration of the International Day of Education, Smart Aid Initiative reaffirms its commitment to strengthening education systems through innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions. We continue to work towards improving the quality of teaching and learning by equipping educators, teachers, and students with the tools and support required to thrive in an evolving educational landscape. Through our ongoing interventions, we are enhancing teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes by addressing key gaps in lesson planning, assessment development, classroom management, and learner engagement. As part of this effort, we are currently developing Njangen AI, an education support platform designed to assist teachers with structured lesson planning, examination question setting, classroom and activity management and access to a collaborative community for professional engagement and knowledge sharing. These efforts reflect our belief that empowered educators are central to quality education and sustainable development. By leveraging technology and capacity-driven approaches, we remain focused on building resilient education systems that improve learning experiences and expand opportunities for all. #SmartAidInitiative #SmartAid2026 #InternationalDayOfEducation #EducationForAll

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We congratulate NYFF on this milestone and celebrate its continued commitment to empowering young people and shaping Nigeria’s democratic and development future. Here is to greater impact and more opportunities for young people to lead and thrive. Happy 5th Anniversary, NYFF!

Our Executive Director, Fareed Ibrahim, joined the Nigeria Youth Leadership and Ecosystem Convening, NYFF@5, as the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund celebrated five years of investing in young people, strengthening youth-led organisations, and building youth leadership ecosystems.

Hello, November! Wishing everyone a happy new month filled with continuous growth, greater success and new opportunities. May this month bring us all closer to our goals. Cheers to a beautiful November! #SmartAidInitiative2026

outcomes for girls and building a future where no girl is left behind! #SmartAidInitiative2026 #GREBFramework #GirlsEducation #MalalaFund

meaningful dialogue, we are taking steps towards more inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive education budgeting one that prioritises the needs of girls and ensures every child has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and succeed. Together, we are championing better education

Highlights from our engagements with the Kaduna State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Smart Aid Initiative with the support of the @MalalaFund , as we work towards developing the Gender-Responsive Education Budgeting (GREB) Framework. Through collaboration and

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process, the Kaduna State Ministry of Education, Smart Aid Initiative and the Malala Fund are advancing a shared vision of a more inclusive, equitable and gender-responsive education system for Kaduna State. #SmartAidInitiative2026 #GenderResponsiveBudgeting #GREBFramework

deliver equitable outcomes where the needs of girls and boys are deliberately considered, resources are directed towards addressing barriers to learning, and public investments translate into meaningful educational opportunities for every child. Through this collaborative

budgeting, and support the development and validation of a framework that promotes more equitable, inclusive and accountable allocation of education resources across Kaduna State. This marks an important step towards moving beyond education budget allocations to budgets that

inauguration of a 16-member Advisory and Technical Working Group tasked with guiding the development of the GREB Framework. The group will drive stakeholder consultations, gather evidence and community perspectives, integrate gender considerations into education planning and

Education, ASVIOL, and other critical stakeholders. At the heart of this initiative is a clear commitment: education budgets must respond to the distinct needs of girls and boys for a fair opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed. A major milestone of the dialogue was the

education leaders, teachers and students. Stakeholders included the Planning and Budget Commission, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, KADSUBEB, KADSSEB, School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), girls’ secondary school teachers and students, the Centre for Girls

dialogue to initiate the development of the Gender-Responsive Education Budget (GREB) Framework for Kaduna State. The dialogue brought together key government institutions, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), community stakeholders,

Kaduna State Ministry of Education To Develop a Gender-Responsive Education Budgeting Framework (GREB) On Wednesday, 28 October 2026, Smart Aid Initiative, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Ministry of Education with support from the @MalalaFund, convened a stakeholder

in building the knowledge and skills needed to protect civic space and promote accountability. Keep an eye on our social media pages for updates and more opportunities from Smart Aid Initiative. #SmartAidInitiative2026 #SafeVoices #CIVICUS

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED! The application window for our Civic Space Resilience and Advocacy Training in Zamfara State is officially closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and showed interest in being part of this opportunity. We truly appreciate your interest

Fill out the registration form: forms.gle/H7Rno7i4vEZ3i3WA9 You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to access the form. #SmartAidInitiative2026

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