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Shilpa Sayura: Local Language E-Learning

Description
SDGs & Targets
Deliverables & timeline
Resources mobilized

Description/achievement of initiative

Shilpa Sayura develops and provides an e learning system with digital content for learning national curriculum at rural Telecentres in Sri Lanka to help youth and children whose education is hampered by lack of teachers, books and education resources and poverty. Since 2005 the project has helped reducing early school drop-offs, improving examination results, and employment opportunities by youth.

Implementation methodologies

* Locally-installed software free for telecentres and schools who lack internet* Internet version provided to users participating in Shilpa Sayura Programs* Mobile version is being developed

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Training of youth to develop content and deployment.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Shilpa Sayura Foundation was formed by key stakeholders in 2009 after the successful pilot, the e-Sri Lanka project, which was funded by ICTA e-Society. Shilpa Sayura has been recognized as a global example of innovation and impact with number of international awards like I4D 2007, GKP 2007, Stockholm Challenge 2008, Diskobolos 2008, WYSA 2008 (Runner up), e-India 2009, Lien I3 Challenge 2009, including Best Corporate Citizen CSR awards in 2008 and 2009.

Partner(s)

* Shilpa Sayura Foundation * ICTA Sri Lanka * Nenasala Telecentres * Youth Empowerment Society

Progress reports

Goal 4

4.1 - By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.2 - By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.3 - By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.5 - By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

4.6 - By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development