Horn of Africa Aid Schools Project
Importance of the Horn of Africa Aid education project stems from the fact that Somalia is one of the countries most affected by the spread of illiteracy and ignorance which was the result of the endless civil wars that were going on for more than two decades. Somalia has also continued to suffer from external interference which prevented its ability to restore law and order. In the midst of these crises the country has lost generations of children due to the lack of educational opportunities in schools.
In such a political, economic and social climate, the Somali children are facing a state of chaos and lack of formal education which is supported by governments. According to a report on education issued in 2004 by UNICEF, Somalia is one of the countries with the lowest rates in the registration of pupils in schools in general and has the lowest percentage in the registration of pupils at primary stage. There is no doubt that this position reflects the great tragedy facing the country and the consequences that would result, including the loss of future younger generations. The number of school age children in Somalia is estimated to be 2.5 million and only 19.9% of them had access to education.
Since basic education represents the cornerstone in the process of building human being physically, mentally and socially, the Horn of Africa Aid has paid full attention to the development of education in Somalia, especially general education. Therefore, most of HAA schools provide basic education in cities and towns which have been chosen according to its educational policies which is focusing on places where there is a real need.
The number of HAA schools in Somalia is six, including one school that was added to the previous five schools, which is located in Las Anod in the north. These schools are:
- Baidoa Primary and Secondary School in Baidoa.
- Sheikh Hassan Barsane Primary and Secondary School in Jowhar.
- Omar Bin Khatab Primary School in Dhobley, Lower Juba region.
- Amal Primary School School in Burco in the north.
- Salahuddin Primary School in Las Anod in the north.
- Iftin Primary School in Borama in the north.
The number of beneficiaries from HAA schools project is as follows:
- Number of students in all HAA schools 1843
- Number of teachers in all HAA schools 70
- Number of non-teaching staff 32
Total beneficiaries 1945
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on Mar 19 2011. Filed under Education, Higher Education.
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