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Education Programme

A world with education for all  

 

“All children have the right to a safe, inclusive and quality education. We want all children to be educated for life, in a safe and nurturing environment, in order to lead productive and fulfilling lives.”

For over 20 years, World Vision International Myanmar (WVIM) has been committed to creating brighter futures for children through education. Guided by Sustainable Development Goal 4, we aim to ensure every child in Myanmar has access to inclusive, equitable, and quality education.

WVIM delivers education programs across 9 States and Regions in Myanmar. Our efforts focus on enhancing Early Childhood Development (ECD), boosting literacy skills for young learners, empowering parents as first teachers and protectors, supporting teachers for inclusive education, and strengthening local communities for lasting change.

Our Education Journey

  • Non-Formal Education (NFE) (1997–2018): For 21 years, WVIM ran community-based NFE programs, helping children who missed out on formal schooling catch up and reintegrate into the education system.
  • Early Childhood Development (ECD) (Since 1999): Partnering with the Department of Social Welfare, we’ve supported preschool education for children aged 3 to 5, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
  • Formal Education Engagement (Since 2019): Expanding into the formal education sector, we focus on early-grade reading (Grades 1–3), and strengthening literacy skills in schools and communities.

 

Our Impact

122,913

people benefited from our education programmes.

24,190

children engaged in reading clubs & community learning spaces

14,002

parents trained to support early learning at home

Key impact data from FY24

Promoting Inclusive Education

Our education programmes across Myanmar

Note: Non-sponsorship is the area where the grant project of World Vision International Myanmar is operated.

Our approaches to change

Learning Roots

Learning Roots

Designed for children aged 3-5 years, Learning Roots fosters secure, stimulating, and play-based learning environments to ensure a smooth transition to primary school. This model focuses on:

  • Engaging
UL

Unlock Literacy

Unlock Literacy is a proven, evidence-based model designed to help children aged 6-12 (Grades 1-3) develop strong and sustainable reading skills. Our approach ensures children read with comprehension

Alternative Learning

Alternative Education

We provide flexible learning opportunities for children aged 3-18 who have missed out on early education or dropped out of school. Our programmes include:

  • Playgroup & Story Group
  • Reading Club & Book
Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure Development

We enhance educational facilities by:

  • Constructing safe, disability-friendly schools and ECD centers with engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
  • Providing WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
Capacity Development

Capacity Development

We invest in parents, teachers, and local education committees by:

  • Equipping parents and caregivers with essential educational knowledge and skills.
  • Strengthening the capacity of teachers and
EiE

Education in Emergencies

In times of crisis—such as conflicts, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic—we prioritize Education in Emergencies (EiE) by:

  • Creating child-friendly learning spaces for children affected by