1. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Players in International Development Cooperation Who are they? What are their mandates? Multilateral organisations Bi-lateral organisations Non-governmental organisations Foundations 1

2. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Multilateral Organizations These organizations are formed between three or more nations to work on issues that relate to all of the countries in the organization. This organization is a UN specialized agency with 166 member nations that promotes international collaboration in the spreading of knowledge, as well as cultural, educational, and scientific exchanges with the goal of encouraging peace and common welfare. 2

3. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation World Heritage Education Programme The UNESCO Young People's World Heritage Education Programme (WHE Programme) seeks to  encourage and enable tomorrow's decision-makers to participate in heritage conservation  respond to the continuing threats facing our heritage Different projects and activities have been generated Development and publication of innovative educational and informational materials. One is the ’World Heritage in Young Hands’, an educational resource kit for secondary school teachers published in over 30 national language versions 3

4. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Bilateral Organizations These organizations represent their respective countries. They entertain official contact with the governments of the countries they work in. The goal of this organization is that of reducing poverty. It is meant to encourage economic self-reliance and state autonomy, to contribute to the improvement of production conditions, to help in finding solutions to environmental problems, and to provide better access to education and basic healthcare services. 4

5. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Networking in Bosnia Hercegovina This project aims at strengthening education institutions to prepare adolescents for the labor market already during their formation by means of adequate programs. Through specific courses young unemployed people are to receive the necessary skills, so they can prove themselves on the labor market. Equally, the capacities of public and private labor agencies are strengthened and their collaboration promoted. The project addresses especially young people from rural regions and belonging to ethnic minorities 5

6. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Non-governmental organizations (NGO) A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, environment or health. This organization developed the first small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) support concepts, as there was a great need in this domain, especially for graduates from vocational schools. 6

7. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation The Skills to Leave Poverty Behind - Bangladesh Swisscontact has launched a project that will give unemployed and underemployed youths the opportunity to learn a profession that will be sought after in the labor market. Swisscontact links training providers to industries in order to tailor vocational education and training to the specific needs of the employers. Training providers receive advisory services through the project to enhance their programs and services. The key sectors the project focuses on are: tourism, handicraft and cottage industries, shipbuilding, furniture, light engineering, leather and footwear, readymade garments and textiles, and automobiles. 7

8. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Foundations A foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organization that will typically either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the source of funding for its own charitable purposes. This Foundation wants to develop young people’s potential and help them to become productive and socially responsible members of society. It is committed to creating a real and sustainable impact, both by financing research in the field of child and youth development and by supporting the development of professional and social skills of young people around the world. 8

9. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Stop Exclusion Create Value (SECV) – Costa Rica This project aims at helping excluded young people to improve their employment perspectives by enhancing formal educational and work-related achievements, life skills and work experience. It offers a highly flexible model to increase the employability of excluded young people which suits various age groups and is able to address specific skill deficiencies. The model can be translated into other similar contexts and tailored to the requirements of varying target group. 9

10. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation “Players” in International Development Cooperation Multilateral organisations Bi-lateral organisations Non-governmental organisations Foundations 10 What are their mandates /their activities?

11. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation 11

12. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Multilateral Organizations These are organizations are formed between three or more nations to work on issues that relate to all of the countries in the organization. This organization is a UN specialized agency with 166 member nations that promotes international collaboration in the spreading of knowledge, as well as cultural, educational, and scientific exchanges with the goal of encouraging peace and common welfare. 12

13. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Baltic Sea Project This is probably the world’s longest running multi- country school project in support of both environmental education and inter-cultural learning. It seeks to raise the awareness of students on environmental problems in the Baltic region and to help them understand the scientific, social and cultural aspects of the interdependence of people and nature. Both in the classroom and in the field, students study water quality, coastal observation and environmental history. Participants Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russian Federation and Sweden 13

14. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Bilateral Organizations These organizations represent their respective countries. They entertain official contact with the governments of the countries they work in. The goal of this organization is that of reducing poverty. It is meant to encourage economic self-reliance and state autonomy, to contribute to the improvement of production conditions, to help in finding solutions to environmental problems, and to provide better access to education and basic healthcare services. 14

15. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Networking in Bosnia Hercegovina This project aims at strengthening education institutions to prepare adolescents for the labor market already during their formation by means of adequate programs. Through specific courses young unemployed people are to receive the necessary skills, so they can prove themselves on the labor market. Equally, the capacities of public and private labor agencies are strengthened and their collaboration promoted. The project addresses especially young people from rural regions and belonging to ethnic minorities 15

16. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Non-governmental organizations (NGO) A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, environment or health. This organization developed the first small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) support concepts, as there was a great need in this domain, especially for graduates from vocational schools. 16

17. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation The Skills to Leave Poverty Behind - Bangladesh Swisscontact has launched a project that will give unemployed and underemployed youths the opportunity to learn a profession that will be sought after in the labor market. Swisscontact links training providers to industries in order to tailor vocational education and training to the specific needs of the employers. Training providers receive advisory services through the project to enhance their programs and services. The key sectors the project focuses on are: tourism, handicraft and cottage industries, shipbuilding, furniture, light engineering, leather and footwear, readymade garments and textiles, and automobiles. 17

18. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Foundations A foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organization that will typically either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the source of funding for its own charitable purposes. This Foundation wants to develop young people’s potential and help them to become productive and socially responsible members of society. It is committed to creating a real and sustainable impact, both by financing research in the field of child and youth development and by supporting the development of professional and social skills of young people around the world. 18

19. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Stop Exclusion Create Value (SECV) – Costa Rica This project aims at helping excluded young people to improve their employment perspectives by enhancing formal educational and work-related achievements, life skills and work experience. It offers a highly flexible model to increase the employability of excluded young people which suits various age groups and is able to address specific skill deficiencies. The model can be translated into other similar contexts and tailored to the requirements of varying target group. 19

20. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation International Organizations in the sector of education 20

21. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Education is a fundamental human right: Every child is entitled to it. It is critical to our development as individuals and as societies, and it helps pave the way to a successful and productive future Some priorities in education: Equal access to education and universal primary school Empowerment of women through girls’ education Early childhood development and school readiness 21 United Nations Children’s Fund

22. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation We (UNICEF) understand that schools are not ’one size fits all’ institutions, and that children have diverse needs”. Quality education is child-centred, gender-sensitive and tailored to different age groups. It is based on a curriculum that is relevant to the needs and reality of all learners, and it is transmitted through professionally trained teachers equipped with appropriate learning materials. Education can be either formal or non- formal, encompassing literacy, numeracy and life skills. 22

23. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Children start learning at birth, and the first few years of their lives are critical to developing their cognitive, language, emotional and social skills. Families and communities have critical roles in preparing children for school. Learning begins at birth, and the years from birth to roughly age three are the most crucial period in the development of the human brain. UNICEF’s efforts towards school readiness include parenting education along with formal preschool. In many countries, parenting education initiatives integrate adult literacy with parenting and life skills education. 23

24. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Life skills based education The term ‘life skills’ refers to a broad group of skills that can help children make informed decisions, communicate effectively and navigate their surroundings. Beyond reading, writing and arithmetic, a child’s ability to cope with this increasingly complex world requires a broad set of competencies. Which skills are life skills? 24

25. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation There is no definitive list of life skills. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal communication skills Negotiation/refusal skills Empathy Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Skills Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills Decision making / problem solving skills Critical thinking skills Coping and Self-Management Skills Skills for increasing internal locus of control Skills for managing feelings Skills for managing stress 25

26. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Promotion of water and sanitation: Mali "It's the right of every child to have water, hygiene and sanitation at school” 26 Without safe drinking water and basic facilities for good hygiene and sanitation at school, children are at risk of diarrhoea-related diseases and worms. Soap and clean water within easy reach now allow children to wash their hands at key moments in the day – especially after using the latrine and before eating their mid-day meal. This simple step will go a long way towards keeping children healthy “Clean water is protecting children from serious illnesses. Containers to dispense water are now available in each classroom and teachers instruct students on good hygiene practices. The girls are also benefiting from separate latrines for girls, providing the privacy and hygiene to which they are entitleds.

27. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Adolescents are often seen as the next generation of actors on the social and economic stage. (early adolescence: 10 to14 years / late adolescence: 15 to 19 years) Lack of appropriate skills and of work opportunities are denying adolescents and youth a future of stable, productive work Attendance and completion of secondary school, access to quality health care, participation in decision-making and protection from violence, exploitation and abuse are fundamental to empowering adolescents to realize their full potential. 27

28. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Adolescent empowerment: Bangladesh Peer education In 28 districts across Bangladesh, UNICEF sponsors 2,580 adolescent centres, where trained adolescent leaders educate their peers about child rights, child marriage, reproductive health, gender, HIV/AIDS, dowry, and violence. Participation The centres run various cultural and sporting activities. Encouraging girls to play sport helps address gender disparities, boosting girls’ mobility and participation in community activities. Through some of the centres, adolescent girls can access training in small business management and livelihood trades, such as garment manufacture. Increasing the economic worth of adolescents strengthens arguments against child marriage and dowry. A supportive community Parents and community members participate in sessions at the centres that are linked to the adolescents’ programmes. These adults meet regularly with the adolescents, helping to build a support network for the teenagers. Adults and adolescents work together to prevent child rights abuses in the local community. 28

29. Pestalozzi 7/2012 International Development Cooperation Developing adolescents’ capacities and values through education can enable an entire generation to become economically independent, positive contributors to society. Investing in education and training for adolescents and young people is perhaps the single most promising action to end extreme poverty during this decade. 29