Overview and Background
Founded in 1996 as a humble initiative, spearheaded by a journalist and an educator, MIET AFRICA is built on a foundation of inclusivity and a deep respect for human rights. Created to support impoverished rural school communities, MIET AFRICA approaches its work and relationships with integrity, respect, professionalism and care. The rights of the child underpins every aspect of the organisation’s work. Over the past 27 years it has evolved into a leading organisation in the development landscape, and has established a strong presence across the SADC Region with influence further into Africa. The organisation currently has a staff complement of over 450, operating in six countries.
MIET AFRICA’s work is implemented in line with international, continental and regional mandates providing for the rights to health, education and protection of children and young people. It is also informed by national education sector legislation, policies and standards that support the national level harmonisation efforts of well-established human rights instruments.
MIET AFRICA’s Pathway to Change:
If, through engagement with government and community actors, MIET AFRICA identifies a need or opportunity to improve outcomes for children and youth…
If MIET AFRICA draws on its own institutional knowledge, and the collective wisdom of the affected communities, to conceptualize an intervention that addresses the need or opportunity …
If MIET AFRICA, in partnership with government and affected communities, secures resources for testing a contained version of the intervention, and gathers relevant data for refinement…
If knowledge developed and lessons learned are analysed and widely disseminated amongst actors as evidence-based recommendations for systemic impact…
If MIET AFRICA builds the capacity of and supports government & community actors to take full ownership…
THEN
- Governments will affect recommended changes to their systems
- Communities will have capacity to hold duty bearers to account, and support their children & youth
- Empowered children and youth will access their rights to education, health, safety and protection
MIET AFRICA: the story of hope
MIET AFRICA: our history and who we are