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Vision

Quality education is the foundation for development. VVOB contributes to an equitable world in which governments are capacitated to respect, protect and fulfil the right to quality education for every learner, without any form of discrimination.

VVOB’s definition of quality education

Quality education provides all learners with capacities they require to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihoods, contribute to peaceful and democratic societies and enhance individual wellbeing. The required learning outcomes vary according to context. In general, completion of basic education must mean a minimum level of literacy and numeracy, basic scientific knowledge and life skills is achieved. Capacity development to improve the quality of teachers and other education stakeholders is crucial throughout this process.

Mission

VVOB works towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) - "quality education for all" - and ensures the improvement of education:

  • through capacity development of education actors, governmental or otherwise. This is achieved through technical assistance provided by VVOB's global expert staff.
  • by connecting education stakeholders across borders. This way, VVOB contributes to the facilitation of knowledge exchange based on worldwide research, experiences and expertise between partners with a similar mission.

The 2030 deadline of the SDGs is fast approaching. VVOB's 2030 strategy Learning Unlimited.: Championing teachers and school leaders for SDG 4 clarifies VVOB's vision, ambitions and approach for 2030.

VVOB’s 6 crucial dimensions of quality education

  1. Equity: personal and social circumstances (such as gender, ethnic background or socio-economic status) do not form barriers to learning.
  2. Contextualisation and relevance: solutions for and changes to the education system is based on the real needs of a country and/or community.
  3. Child-friendly teaching and learning: education puts learners at its centre and helps them to reach their full potential.
  4. Sustainability: capacity development of education authorities institutionalises changes.
  5. Balanced approach: the development of a balanced set of skills in learners contributes to their economic productiveness and sustainable livelihood, and to a peaceful and democratic society.
  6. Learning outcomes: a results-oriented approach ensures learners acquire a critical level of skills.
VVOB firmly believes that quality education can only be achieved if equity, and gender equity in particular, is ensured

Values

  • Quality in achievements and learning
  • Integrity in professional relations and in leadership
  • Respect for policies, people and planet
  • Commitment to quality education for all
  • Innovation in facing complex challenges

About integrity

Integrity is one of VVOB’s five core values. Integrity is a priority in our cooperation with each other, partners, and donors. We do what is right, even when it is difficult.

 

VVOB commits to an organisation-wide culture of integrity in which we all have a responsibility and a voice, and where we can count on the support and help of VVOB when dealing with integrity issues and ethical dilemmas.

 

For a report or complaint about an integrity violation, visit this page.

Key policies and documents