ABOUT BESI
Basic Education Support Initiative (BESI)
Who We Are
ABOUT US
Basic Education Support Initiative (BESI) – is a non-profit organization committed to revolutionizing the landscape of basic education through strategic financing. Founded in 2022 by Mrs. Temitope Mariam Jokodola, BESI envisions a future where every child has access to quality basic education, driven by effective fund utilization and management.
At BESI, our mission is multifaceted. We aim to ensure that allocated funds reach their intended purpose in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools across Nigeria. We believe in supporting the basic education system by creating conducive learning environments, enhancing accountability through efficient monitoring, and mobilizing substantial resources for teacher training, infrastructure development, and technological integration.
Our unique projects, such as TeachMeICT, ICanTeach, and Classroom Makeover, are designed to address specific challenges in the education system. We strive for excellence in financial management, implementing a well-organized accounting system and adhering to a clear financial policy.
BESI’s impact extends beyond the classroom. Through initiatives like Scholarships Awards, Statistical Data Analysis, and the Young Mathematician Club, we foster an environment where students can thrive academically and develop essential skills. Our commitment to education finance is also evident in projects like Educate the Girl Child Initiative and Feed Them Young, where we support girls’ education and provide nutritious breakfasts for school children.
As an organization, we believe in collaboration and transparency. Our core values – Quality, Transparency, Collaboration, and Ownership – guide our actions as we work collectively to achieve more than what is possible alone.
Join us in our journey to transform education through strategic finance. Together, we can empower the next generation, unlocking their potential for a brighter and more educated tomorrow. Connect with BESI and be a part of the movement.
BASIC EDUCATION SUPPORT INITIATIVE
OUR CORE VALUES
1. Quality: dedication to excellence and the discipline to continually improve
2. Transparency: clarity in the disclosure of our financial performances
3. Accountability: willingness to accept responsibilities and to account for all actions we take as an organization
4. Collaboration: working collectively and cooperatively to accomplish more than what is possible alone
5. Integrity: being honest and truthful in all our dealings and having strong moral principles that we refuse to change amid adverse circumstances
1ST PROJECT OVERVIEW DETAILS
The overarching goal of TeachMeIct is to develop computer-literate students capable of navigating technological devices and solving real-world problems. TeachMeICT addresses the observed disparity in ICT education for students in rural schools, aiming to narrow the gap between them and their counterparts in urban private schools. Through this initiative, we strive to empower students by imparting essential computer skills and fostering digital literacy.
TeachMeICT is an ongoing initiative that commenced on November 22, 2023, with its inaugural launch at J.S.S Barangoni in Bwari, Abuja. While other planned projects await funding, TeachMeICT is dedicated to a pupil-centered approach. Funds are allocated for the acquisition of portable mini-laptops, and skilled ICT teachers are recruited to impart Information Communication Technology education to underprivileged students in rural schools. The project’s objective is to cultivate proficiency in computer science skills, including programming languages and coding.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
- To ensure that funds are effectively utilized in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria by ensuring those funds are used for the purpose they were allotted for
- To support the basic education system by providing a conducive learning environment for the children
- To strengthen accountability in the education system through proper database and efficient monitoring
- To improve the teaching and learning process via substantial resource mobilization by:
- Recruiting more qualified teachers and organizing workshops and training courses for the existing ones…
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