ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – On 26 August 2025, a FAWE Africa delegation, led by Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes, Teresa Omondi Adeitan, took a significant step forward for inclusive education at the 41st Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA).
At this prestigious gathering of educational experts, FAWE Africa officially launched the landmark rollout of an updated Tuseme Model specifically designed for Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) settings. This critical initiative, under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) and supported by IDRC Canada, marks a new chapter for the renowned Tuseme (“Let’s Speak Out”) program.
The launch event was brought to life by the powerful testimonies of those directly affected. Hana Gion, an internally displaced Grade 12 student, movingly shared the unique challenges of pursuing an education amid displacement. Her voice was joined by that of Mohamed Berhany, a refugee learner, who articulated his hopes and dreams for a more secure learning future. Their stories underscored the urgent need for this tailored intervention.
The Government of Ethiopia, represented by the Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), used the platform to reaffirm its strong commitment to ensuring quality education for all children, including those forcibly displaced.
Implemented in partnership with HERS-EA, ACER UK, and FAWE Chapters in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia, this pioneering initiative will adapt the Tuseme model’s proven methodology to the realities of displacement. It will equip learners in 12 selected schools with critical life skills, build their confidence, and provide them with platforms to amplify their voices and advocate for their own education.
This launch is more than a programme rollout; it is a profound commitment to driving inclusive, equitable, and quality education for some of the most vulnerable communities in Africa.