In this interview, Daniel Muhau talks to Sameer Lakhani, the Aga Khan University – Tanzania Institute of Higher Education – head of marketing and continuing education about the ongoing Global Action Week, a worldwide annual campaign actively supported by Unesco and organised by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) to raise awareness of the importance of Education for All:
Briefly, what is the Global Action Week all about?
It is an annual awareness-raising campaign on Education for All.
When was it launched?
On Sunday April 22, and it come to end on the 28th.
What is the main objective of this campaign?
To mobilise additional political and financial support for the achievement of the education for all goals. This year, the theme is on the ‘Right from the Start! Early Childhood Care and Education Now! Can you briefly explain its essence?
From the perspective and understanding of the Aga Khan University, ‘Right from the Start” accentuates the importance of doing the right thing from the beginning. In this context, the period of early childhood, which is from 0 – 8 years meaning from conception to the time the child is 8 years old is referred to the start. In the view of ensuring children are able to develop their potential to the fullest extent, it is crucial that attention and care is given to this period of the child’s life.
How is the Aga Khan University involved?
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