Tag: COVID-19

Gender-responsive Social Safety Nets during Covid-19 Pandemic

Gender-responsive Social Safety Nets during Covid-19 Pandemic

Violet Nekesa SimiyuThe Catholic University of Eastern Africanekesaviolet2013@gmail.com Abstract: Throughout the life cycle, people have specific gender needs which require consideration during times of crisis. Such gendered needs exist regardless of whether people are affected directly or indirectly by Social distancing and isolation caused by COVID 19 pandemic. Reproductive-age girls and women are more likely…

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Calamities Abound: Impact of COVID-19 Face-to-Screen Induced Learning among University Students in Zimbabwe

Calamities Abound: Impact of COVID-19 Face-to-Screen Induced Learning among University Students in Zimbabwe

Prof. Stella Muchemwa – Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, Prof Vencie, B. Allida – Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica,Dr Alice Dhliwayo – Solusi University, Zimbabwe Abstract: The outbreak of -COVID19 on Mother Earth prompted for reactions, adjustments and novelties on all aspects of life, including the education sector. In universities world-wide, modes of lesson delivery were compelled…

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Kenyan Education Sector: Learner Challenges and Mitigations

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Kenyan Education Sector: Learner Challenges and Mitigations

Dr. Areba George NgwachoKisii University, KenyaEmail: narebag@gmail.com Received March 29, 2020; Reviewed June 24; Accepted June 25, 2020 Abstract: Globally, and Kenya in particular, economic growth has been and will be negatively impacted by COVID-19 shocks with direct consequences to the poor, vulnerable and marginalized households who rely on informal employment and businesses to fend…

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