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Akello, Judith Abal; Bohlinger, Sandra – Online Submission, 2021
The study was about women's opportunity for socio-economic development based on their experiences on Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) and integrated vocational training in Apac District-Northern Uganda. The main objective of this study was to explore whether and how women participants in Apac District derived socio-economic benefits from FAL as…
Descriptors: Functional Literacy, Adult Literacy, Vocational Education, Foreign Countries
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Mengistie, Tilahun Adamu – Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 2021
Notwithstanding their contribution to the development of any society, women are the underclass. Their participation in social, economic, and political spheres could be limited because of illiteracy. To improve their involvement, providing adult education is incontestable. This article examines Ethiopian women's empowerment through Integrated…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Females, Empowerment
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Chib, Arul; Wardoyo, Reidinar Juliane – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2018
Information and communication technologies aid marginalized groups in seeking social support, building proximate networks, and improving employment opportunities. However, one key factor that is understudied in the literature is the impact of open education resources (OER) on the employability of marginalized groups. This study focuses on open and…
Descriptors: Females, Migrant Workers, Resource Units, Shared Resources and Services
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Akello, Judith Abal; Lutwama-Rukundo, Evelyn; Musiimenta, Peace – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2017
This article presents findings of study on women's experiences of Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) as a gateway to their financial progress and welfare in Lango region, Northern Uganda. The qualitative study of 45 participants aimed at examining women's live changes resulting from using their acquired FAL knowledge and skills to participate in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Literacy, Functional Literacy, Females