CODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Sybil Bailor, CODE's Country Representative in Sierra Leone, about the barriers girls face to get an education in Sierra Leone, and how important it is to promote the involvement of women and girls to advance gender equality in education. 

TW: Please note, this episode contains discussion around sexual assault and gender based violence.

CODE's podcast host Genevieve Spicer speaks with Sybil Bailor, CODE's Country Representative in Sierra Leone, about the barriers girls face to get an education in Sierra Leone, and how important it is to promote the involvement of women and girls to advance gender equality in education. TW: Please note, this episode contains discussion around sexual assault and gender based violence.

Promoting Gender Equality in Education | CODE's work in Sierra Leone

Nothing affects a child's learning more than their ability to read and write. Yet, according to the World Bank, an estimated 53% of children in low and middle-income countries cannot read proficiently by age 10.

CODE is a Canadian-based international development organization with over sixty years' experience promoting children's literacy. CODE’s podcast series shares unique perspectives, in-the-field experiences and expert opinions on the global education crisis and CODE’s response. It's available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and on CODE’s website at www.code.ngo/podcasts

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Nothing affects a child's learning more than their ability to read and write. Yet, according to the World Bank, an estimated 53% of children in low and middle-income countries cannot read proficiently by age 10. CODE is a Canadian-based international development organization with over sixty years' experience promoting children's literacy. CODE’s podcast series shares unique perspectives, in-the-field experiences and expert opinions on the global education crisis and CODE’s response. It's available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and on CODE’s website at www.code.ngo/podcasts

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