Reducing competing responsibilities for increased participation in learning
Girls spend 160 million more hours than boys doing housework. The PSU Champion Education program works to improve access and participation of girls in learning activities, both formal and informal, through education and training around shared responsibilities.
The PSU Champion Education Program was funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and developed in partnership with Payong and HOST International.
mobile application
The PSU mobile application serves as a vital link between the community and students at Fugee School. One of its unique features allows users to request a 'champion' when competing responsibilities threaten a child's attendance at school and any other responsibility, such as cooking, translating, childcare, and translating. These champions, carefully trained young individuals, not only provide crucial support but also enable volunteers to gain experience, emerging as leaders and change agents within our communities.
The PSU app is more than a platform; it's a bridge connecting families and youth, actively promoting education access and breaking down gender norms. Acting as a catalyst for change, it encourages champions to tackle traditionally 'female-only' responsibilities, fostering essential skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and empathy.
As we move to PSU Champion Education Program 2.0, supported by the UNHCR Innovation Service's Community Connectivity Fund, our goal was to enhance information access for refugee communities, reinforcing our commitment to positive change and educational empowerment in displaced communities.