As an organization, CARE is committed to fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women and girls because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. CARE has education programs in 22 countries. In each of these programs, addressing equity is at the heart of our work.

Teachers Students Communities Government

Learner-centered methodologies Reflective practice

Peru Cambodia

Seating arrangements Classroom management - Who gets disciplined, for what, and how? Questioning techniques – Who gets asked what type of questions? Student-led activities Curriculum review Etc.

Simulation games/activities Classroom coaching Group discussions Cross-learning Teacher diaries

Through participation in extra-curricular activities girls and boys are developing the skills of: Self-Confidence Formulating and expressing opinions Organization (of self and others to achieve a goal) Making decisions and taking action Having a vision for change and being able to motivate others These competencies have led teachers and community members to see girls and boys in a new light and raise their expectations of them.

Teacher training in professional ethics School reporting mechanisms put in place SMCs/PTAs trained Girls involved in assertiveness training

Teacher Training: Methodology Gender Cognitive Development Curriculum Development Training of Education Officers Extracurricular Activities Development of Girls’ Leadership Skills Training of Community Committees Community-led Attendance Monitoring COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT STUDENTS TEACHERS Classroom Coaching

Spanish Reading pass ratesMathematics pass rates

Teachers went from viewing these children as poor and unintelligent to seeing communities with a rich heritage and potential.