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Strengthening Higher Education Access in Malawi Activity (SHEAMA)
Increasing access to work-relevant higher education in Malawi
Our partners
SHEAMA is implemented with consortium partners: Overseas Strategic Consulting, Malawi public universities — University of Malawi, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi University of Science and Technology, Mzuzu University and the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences — and local industries. SHEAMA promotes co-design among partners to ensure relevant, high-quality, accessible, adaptable and sustainable courses and programs.
Focus areas
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Higher education access
SHEAMA increases access to education for adolescent girls and young women, persons with disabilities, vulnerable and other disadvantaged youth.
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Open, distance and e-learning
SHEAMA’s five university partners are sharing resources to provide open and distance e-learning through online devices and satellite locations.
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Workforce development
Industry-driven and designed courses and certificates prepare graduates for self-employment through in-person and distance learning.