Shifting the Narrative Around Basic Education
Foundational skills development is about equipping people of all ages with the tools they need to live, work and contribute meaningfully to society. See how Helvetas applies market systems thinking to education.
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Helvetas is an independent Swiss development organization that is building capacity in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. We bring about real change in the lives of almost six million disadvantaged people every year. We implement development projects in the areas of water, food and climate, education, jobs and private sector development, governance, gender and social equity. Helvetas also provides emergency response after disasters. In Switzerland we promote solidarity in spirit and in action and take part in the ongoing developmental policy dialogue.
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