Association of Formidable Educational Development (AFED)

ORGANIZATION HISTORY The Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED) is the foremost association of low-fee paying private schools, in Nigeria. Established in 1999 and incorporated as a professional and humanitarian organisation to promote quality and affordable education for children from low income families. The association is poised to promote an enabling platform for low-fee paying education service providers to achieve better standard, learning outcome achievements, measurement and improvement. AIM AND OBJECTIVES To promote unity, co-operation and a friendly atmosphere among member schools. To promote creativity in the educational system, guide, motivate, encourage, assist and give technical advice for the development of member schools to meet set standard. To solicit for funds and educational aids and accept same from individuals, government, local and international bodies, groups and organizations for the benefits and improvement of member schools. To promote the progress and mutual co-existence of members and assist where possible in contributing positively to the solid educational well-being of the society. To undertake philanthropic activities, particularly to those who are orphans and low income earners in the society. To enhance academic development of diligent children and enhance their productivity as useful members of the society. To provide a forum whereby it shall counsel, stimulate and initiate projects aimed at developing and harnessing the physical, mental, moral and financial resources of members in order to make them useful, prosperous and self-reliant in the actualization of our set goals. To cooperate with the existing and would be organizations, groups and individuals whose aims and aspirations are similar to ours. AFED Vision To be a World leading association of low - fee education service providers. AFED Mission To promote an enabling platform for low-fee education service providers to achieve better education standards for the populace through effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders. AFED Core Values (CLIPEC) Commitment – dedication and loyalty to the Association and its cause Leadership – leading by example in all spheres and at all times Integrity – honesty, discipline and trustworthiness at all times Passion – compassion coupled with drive for quality education to poor pupils Excellence – striving for the best in all we do Creativity – creating solutions, finding legitimate ways around problems AFED PROJECTS Keep a child in school Learning materials Support Programme Extra-Curricular Activities Development for AFED children School Standards Improvement programme School Business financing – AFED Loan & Thrift Excursion & Tour support programme AFED permanent Secretariat projects Old members welfares support programme AFED Members Technical Services Support programme New Approach AFED PROGRAMMES AFED PROGRAMMES Meetings BOT Meetings National/State Executives Meetings Committee meetings Chapter Leaders Meetings Stakeholders meetings AFED PROGRAMMES Examinations Unified Primary six Mock Examinations Unified termly Assessment Government School leaving Examination – Placement Examination AFED PROGRAMMES Activities AFED Annual Week/Conference Annual Sports Festival World Literacy day celebration Teachers Day celebration Resumption week prayer meeting Children Day Celebration Tow-Hall Meeting/Sensitisation Programme Parents Awareness and Capacity building Programme AFED OFFERINGS AFED members are exclusively entitled to the following benefits: Training & Development Conduct Teachers Evaluation examination to develop training materials for our members’ school teachers. Create Partnership with competent business development service providers to develop continuous professional training and development programme for members Ensure educative materials are widely distributed for members’ knowledge and use Members Welfare School Management & Governance Support Communication and Information Sharing Learners Output Measurement and Improvement Advocacy and Representation MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES At AFED, we offer 3 categories of memberships to help you personalize your involvement and interaction with the association. GOVERNING STRUCTURE NATIONAL / STATE EXCOS President Vice President General Secretary Financial Secretary BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Secretary 5 Members GOVERNING COMMITTEE AFED PARTNERS