Context
Access to educational and university resources is essential for enabling students to pursue their studies in good conditions.
In some higher education institutions, particularly in Africa, students and teachers may face limited access to books, scientific publications, computers and other resources required for learning and research.
In this context, the Association for North-South Mutual Aid (AENS) aims to develop a solidarity-based approach that facilitates the sharing and circulation of educational resources between institutions and partners.
Identified needs
The project addresses several key needs:
improving access to books and educational resources;
facilitating access to computer equipment;
improving students' learning conditions;
supporting teachers and researchers;
promoting knowledge sharing between institutions;
helping reduce inequalities in access to educational resources.
Objectives
- The main objective is to improve access to educational and university resources for students and institutions that need them most.
- AENS aims to develop partnerships with universities, educational institutions, associations and other organizations to collect, prepare and distribute resources according to needs identified locally.
Beneficiaries
The main beneficiaries include:
students;
teachers;
researchers;
universities;
educational institutions;
libraries and resource centers;
local educational communities.
Local partners
- The project relies on collaboration with various stakeholders.
- In France
- universities and higher education institutions;
- libraries;
- non-profit organizations;
- companies and private partners;
- donors and individuals.
- In partner countries
- universities;
- educational institutions;
- libraries;
- local associations;
- organizations working in the field of education.
- Local partners play an important role in identifying needs and ensuring that the resources provided are relevant to local realities.
Planned activities
- AENS plans to:
- collect books and academic publications;
- collect suitable computers and IT equipment;
- mobilize educational and academic resources;
- identify beneficiary institutions;
- sort and prepare collected resources;
- deliver resources to partner institutions;
- encourage exchanges between French and international educational institutions;
- progressively develop a network of educational partners.
Expected impact
The project aims to:
improve access to knowledge and educational resources;
contribute to better learning conditions;
support students throughout their university journey;
strengthen the capacity of partner institutions;
promote knowledge sharing;
create lasting connections between French and international institutions;
help reduce inequalities in access to educational resources.