Ared

Ared is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since October 2018, with a focus on educational development and capacity building in Senegal and neighboring countries. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization specializes in supporting educational initiatives, particularly in bilingual education and literacy instruction. While not holding any federal contract vehicles, Ared has established itself as a grant recipient with a strategic approach to improving educational outcomes in West African regions.

The organization's federal grant work primarily centers on educational development and capacity building. A significant recent award is a $2,000,000 project grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program, which will support the Harmonized Model of Bilingual Education in Senegal (MOHEBS). Ared has consistently worked with prime partners like Research Triangle Institute and Counterpart International, Inc., receiving multiple sub-awards focused on literacy instruction and educational material development. These sub-awards, dating from July 2020 to August 2024, demonstrate a sustained engagement in improving educational quality through technical assistance, training, and strategic capacity building. The current USAID grant, running from January 2025 to January 2028, will enable Ared to develop bilingual educational materials, provide training for primary school subjects, and strengthen its organizational capabilities to support educational improvements in Senegal and surrounding countries.