All Children Count

International Day of the African Child

Today, we honor the resilience, potential, and dreams of African children.

The International Day of the African Child reminds us that every child deserves access to quality education, safe learning environments, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. While significant progress has been made, millions of children across Africa still face barriers that make learning difficult.

At All Children Count, we see both the challenges and the incredible possibilities every day. Through teacher training, literacy programs, educational resources, and direct support for students and schools in Ethiopia, we are working to ensure that children are not only enrolled in school—but are truly learning, growing, and thriving.

When we invest in children, we invest in stronger communities, brighter futures, and lasting change.

Today, we celebrate the creativity, determination, and potential of every African child. Their dreams matter. Their voices matter. Their futures matter.

Helping Teachers Strengthen Everyday Classroom Practice

We recently spent time with 28 primary school teachers from two of our partner schools for a practical training session focused on strengthening teaching in the classroom.

We asked one guiding question:
What makes teaching effective?

Together, we explored a few key areas that make a big difference in learning:

* Clear lesson objectives
* Strong explanations
* Student engagement
* Checking for understanding

We also talked about classroom presence and how much impact a teacher’s voice and body can have when used intentionally.

It was a meaningful time of reflection and learning with educators who are eager to grow and improve their practice.

We look forward to doing more hands-on trainings like this in the future.

🍲 Have you signed up for our Virtual Ethiopian Cooking Class yet? 🇪🇹

Join us on Saturday, June 13 at 5:30 PM ET as we cook two traditional Ethiopian dishes together:
✨ Shiro Wot (chickpea stew)
✨ Dinich Wot (potato stew)

This is more than a cooking class — it’s a chance to experience Ethiopian culture, connect with community, and support educational programs through All Children Count.

Cook from your own kitchen while helping us continue initiatives like our Pop-Up Libraries and school support programs.

We’d love to have you join us!

Register here: http://bit.ly/4eTBEVW