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CISP's education programme is comprised of two main components:
Pre-primary and primary education
Rights
The two decade long civil strife has denied the children and youth of Somalia their rightful entitlement to education. As education is fundamental for the sustenance of peace and progression of the economy of Somalia, CISP has put in place mechanisms to support local communities and authorities to provide quality pre-primary, primary, non formal and vocational education. Targeting remote areas and vulnerable groups including IDPs and girls, CISP is engaged in promoting equitable access, reducing drop outs and improving learning outcomes.
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Action:
- Installation of temporary learning structures for IDP schools;
- Construction and rehabilitation of girl-friendly education facilities;
- Provision of textbooks and learning materials;
- Support to local Community Education Committees and District Education Boards to manage provision of education;
- Teacher training and mentoring;
- Hygiene promotion and child protection;
- Mine risk awareness education;
- Recreation and non-formal learning activities during school breaks;
- Promotion of school enrolment, retention and improved learning especially for girls;
- Peace promotion initiatives through poetry, art and drama
- Support to Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Support mechanisms
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People:
In 2012, CISP pre-primary and primary education activities covered the areas of Mogadishu, Ceel Dheer, Xarardheere, Dhuusamarreeb and Guri-Ceel, benefiting the following:
- 10,975 children (49% girls);
- 236 teachers (19% women);
- 49 primary schools (4 in IDP camps);
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Vocational training and non formal education
Rights
The two decade long civil strife has denied the children and youth of Somalia their rightful entitlement to education. As education is fundamental for the sustenance of peace and progression of the economy of Somalia, CISP has put in place mechanisms to support local communities and authorities to provide quality pre-primary, primary, non formal and vocational education. Targeting remote areas and vulnerable groups including IDPs and girls, CISP is engaged in promoting equitable access, reducing drop outs and improving learning outcomes.
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Action:
- Literacy and numeracy training for youth and adults in preparation for vocational training:
- Vocational training in 14 different skill areas: Tailoring, Mechanics, Electrical installation, Plumbing, Welding, Masonry, Computers, Secretarial, Handicrafts, Nursing, Business, Cloth Painting, Mechanics, Carpentry;
- Supporting facilitators, trainers and education authorities;
- Employment promotion activities, through trade fairs, business and entrepreneurship trainings and support to youth enterprises;
- Supporting the establishment and strengthening of education systems and structures for non-formal education.
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People:
In 2012, CISP’s non-formal education and vocational training activities reached:
- 1,416 young men and 1,957 young women through basic literacy and numeracy courses;
- 1,456 young men and 1,055 young women through vocational training;
- 34 enterprises working as training partners;
- Areas of Dhuusamarreeb; Gaalkacyo, Cadaado, Belet Weyne, Guri-Ceel and Ceel Dheer in the regions of Galgaduud, South Mudug and Hiraan.
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See CISP's resources on Education
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