ADPP Angola

At the closing ceremony of the 3rd STEM Jr. #NBA Project, ADPP Angola's Chairperson of the Board, Rikke Viholm, highlighted the programme's contribution to bringing students closer to #STEM through a methodology that combines learning with #basketball

#NBA Senior Leadership Representative and Regional Director for Sub-Saharan #Africa (SSA), Zeph Masote, highlighted the potential of Angola's youth and emphasized the importance of continuing to invest in young people by combining #STEM education with basketball.

At the closing ceremony of the 3rd STEM Jr. NBA League, ExxonMobil Angola General Manager Braun Unietis said the project goes far beyond basketball, serving as a platform for learning, personal growth, and unlocking the potential of Angola's youth.

Secretary of State for Secondary Education Soraya Kalongela highlighted the partnership between the Government of Angola, ExxonMobil, Jr. NBA Africa, and ADPP Angola as an example of investing in future generations and preparing young leaders, scientists, and innovators. #STEM

Lupololo community in #Calai, #Cubango Province, now has a new water supply system installed through the #ADSWAC Project. The system improves access to water for irrigation and household use, supporting agricultural production and improving the well-being of local families.

Members of Producer Organisation 16 Yaro in Dirico participated in a training session organised by the #ADSWAC Project, focusing on crop diversification as a strategy to increase agricultural production, improve productivity, and strengthen food security within their communities.

The #Women Farmers' Clubs Project in #Ganda organised a women's empowerment campaign in the community of #Ebanga-Etala, Benguela Province, aimed at promoting gender equality and strengthening the role of women in community development.

On 23 June, the KOICA Project celebrated the graduation of learners who completed Module 2 of the Adult and Youth Literacy Programme (#EJA) during a ceremony held at School Complex No. 1011 in Cazengo Municipality, Cuanza Norte Province. #Education #KOICA #med

The Sahara and Sahel Observatory (#OSS) technical mission, which began on 22 June, continues at ADPP Angola headquarters, strengthening monitoring, supervision and technical support for the implementation of the #ADSWAC and #CREW projects in #Angola.

ADPP Angola and The HALO Trust trained 28 beneficiaries (16 women and 12 men) in Conservation Agriculture during a course held from 15–27 June at the ADPP #Cuando Teacher Training College, strengthening sustainable farming practices and community resilience. #Agriculture

Students from ADPP #Caxito Teachers’ College are implementing community micro-projects in Úcua and Pango Aluquém: early childhood education, community washing tanks, and poultry farming, with direct impact on local communities. #Education #CommunityDevelopment #med

The #TUPPI #BFA Project organized community engagement activities on 18 and 21 June in the villages of Tema and Quiombo II, #Uíge Province, bringing together children, families, traditional leaders and education stakeholders to strengthen community bonds and local participation.

The #STEMJrNBA Project, implemented by ADPP in partnership with the #NBA and supported by ExxonMobil, concluded the Regular Season of the STEM Competitions, engaging students from 30 schools in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics challenges combined with #basketball.

A technical meeting between #ADPP and the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (#OSS) is taking place today in Luanda, focusing on the monitoring, supervision and alignment of #ADSWAC and #CREW project activities, while strengthening coordination and supporting effective implementation.

Under the Improving the Quality of Education in Rural Areas of #Angola Project (#KOICA), 40 trainee teachers from ADPP Malanje Teacher Training College participated in an ACR-15 Steps training session focused on reading, writing and reading fluency. #med #Education

Third-year students at ADPP #Bié Teacher Training College completed Science and Mathematics examinations using the #STEM methodology, applying theoretical knowledge through practical experiments with STEM Resource Centre materials and low-cost teaching aids. #Education

#Students from Kinsimba, #Tomboco, took part in an educational field trip led by teacher Armelinda Guilherme Augusto, a graduate of the ADPP #Angola 400 Schools Project, strengthening environmental awareness and respect for nature.

Farmers from the Cambungo #Women Farmers Club in #Cuanza Norte have established onion, cabbage and kale nurseries under the WFC - Women Farmers Clubs Project. The activity strengthens agricultural production and promotes sustainable farming practices.

The #ADSWAC project continues to promote sustainable agriculture in Dirico, #Cuando province. Highlights include harvests of eggplant, carrot, and pepper, as well as the first local harvest of cabbage seeds (about 3 kg), strengthening farmers’ self-reliance.

As part of the scientific activities promoted by Felizberto Ngunga High School, a group of students, accompanied by their teachers, recently visited the #STEM #Bié facilities to participate in hands-on learning sessions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).