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Aflatoun International - Social and Financial Education

Global (102 countries), Global

Aflatoun delivers social and financial education to 33+ million children and youth annually across 102 countries through a network of 300+ partner organizations. The child-centered curriculum (Aflatot for ages 3-6, Aflatoun for primary, Aflateen for youth) uses games, songs, and experiential learning to build social skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.

Behavior Goal

Development of social skills, savings behavior, financial planning, and social entrepreneurship among children and youth

Implementers & Partners

  • Aflatoun International
  • Partner NGOs
  • Ministries of Education

Donors & Sponsors

  • Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Sun Life
  • Mastercard Foundation

Key Takeaways

  • 1Learning by doing approach with games and activities increases engagement
  • 2Most well-researched international life-skills program globally
  • 3Three times more effective at changing savings behavior than other programs
  • 4Teacher training in participatory pedagogy is essential for success

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