BBC World Service is bringing its educational programme Dars to West Africa. Launched by BBC News Hausa, Dars Hausa addresses the urgent educational need in the region by sharing lessons for 11–16-year-olds based on the best of the BBC’s teaching content. Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of out-of-school children in the world. The UN estimates that nearly 19 million children are missing out on education. The threat posed by armed groups and risk of abduction are among the factors keeping … [Read more...] about BBC World Service launches Hausa edition of award-winning educational program Dars for children in West Africa
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BBC World Service announces the launch of BBC Global Women
BBC World Service is launching BBC Global Women, a bold new commitment to highlight women’s storytelling across its global output. Amid reductions in press freedom globally, the need to reach women and girls around the world with trusted news has never been greater. This new editorial priority will enhance the BBC World Service’s storytelling by listening, sharing and amplifying stories for women around the world. BBC Global Women is dedicated to stories that resonate with women worldwide, all … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announces the launch of BBC Global Women
BBC World Service launches a new series of education programme “Dars” for Afghan children
BBC World Service’s education programme for Afghan children barred from school, Dars returns for a new series on Saturday 28 September. Supported by Malala Fund, the fourth series of Dars brings new themes and content including dealing with psychological trauma, bespoke maths lessons, and conversations about climate change and media literacy. Dars (“Lesson” in Dari and Pashto) is a half-hour TV, radio and online programme, produced and broadcast in two of Afghanistan’s national languages, Dari … [Read more...] about BBC World Service launches a new series of education programme “Dars” for Afghan children
