Empowering Education

16 Days of Activism: An Inspiring Day at WIC Islamiyah School!

On December 5th, 2024, the Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI) hosted a powerful event at WIC Islamiya School, Kaduna, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. The theme, “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape,” set the tone for a day dedicated to education, awareness, and […]

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Voices of Struggle: The Impact of SSCE Fee Discontinuation in Kaduna

In this compelling video, students, parents, and community leaders share their struggles following the Kaduna State Government’s discontinuation of SSCE fee payments. This policy change has created significant financial barriers, particularly for girls, leading to a sharp decline in school completion rates. According to the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics Annual Schools Census Report 2022/2023,

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Advocacy for SSCE Fee Reinstatement: GPFN & BASEI Lead Sensitization Program in Kaduna State

On November 18, 2024, the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), in collaboration with the Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI) and supported by Rise-Up, organized a sensitization program at Government Girls Secondary School in Kaduna Central. The program focused on advocating for the reinstatement of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fee payments by the Kaduna

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Empowering Education Through Advocacy: Addressing SSCE Barriers with Parents and Female Students in Kaduna Central

Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI), in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and with support from Rise Up, held a strategic and data-gathering meeting on October 12th, 2024. The meeting, attended by some parents and female students from different schools of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, focused on discussing possible solutions to the constraints

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Engaging Parents and Students: Advocacy for Overcoming SSCE Barriers in Kaduna Central

Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI), in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and with support from Rise Up, held a strategic and data-gathering meeting on October 12th, 2024. The meeting, attended by some parents and female students from different schools of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, focused on discussing possible solutions to the constraints

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