USAID education: equity and inclusion

This USAID Cooperative Agreement award, titled "USAID EDUCATION: EQUITY AND INCLUSION" and funded under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program, aims to improve equitable education outcomes for marginalized youth in grades 6-10 in two provinces in Nepal (Karnali and Madhesh). The $8,263,619 award, granted on September 22, 2023, will support local governments to bring out-of-school children into school, increase retention of learners through grade 10, and ensure equitable and quality learning opportunities for marginalized youth.

The prime grantee, Plan International USA Inc., will work with sub-grantees Alice International Inc. (dba Inclusive Development Partners), Karnali Integrated Rural Development And Research Centre (Kirdarc), and Open Learning Exchange Nepal to provide technical assistance and capacity building services focused on improving access to quality education and economic opportunities for disadvantaged groups in Nepal. These services will include supporting local governments, increasing school enrollment and retention, and leveraging technology to enhance educational access and quality for underserved populations.