Education Projects
Projects Under Expanding Education and Skill Development
Bringing Education to Out-of-School Children in
Educate A Child (EAC) Project
The EAC project supports 64,000 out-of-school children (45% girls) aged 6-13, focusing on formal and alternative education in poverty and conflict-stricken areas. This initiative aimed to reduce the number of out-of-school children by providing alternative education opportunities, building schools, and distributing school supplies. A major focus was placed on gender inclusion to ensure higher enrollment rates for girls.
Funded by: UNICEF, Save the Children, local education funds
Status: Completed
Year Ended: 2018–2022
Providing Equitable Access to Education in Kismayo
Education in Emergency Project
In collaboration with UNICEF, SFS addresses the educational needs of marginalized children in Kismayo through emergency education services.
Constructed 16 classrooms, 4 twin latrines, and 4 hand-washing facilities.
Provided teacher training, monthly incentives for 25 teachers, and distributed education supplies.
Enrolled children from 86 IDP camps, where 91.6% of school-age children lack access to education.
Established Child-to-Child clubs to promote awareness and peer learning.
Enhancing Education Outcomes Through Community Resilience
Building Resilient School Communities
This project addresses educational challenges by building the resilience of schools, communities, and children through capacity-building and inclusive strategies.
Trained teachers in pedagogy, literacy, numeracy, psychosocial support, and life skills.
Focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and positive discipline for young learners.
Strengthened Community Education Committees (CECs) to promote enrollment, child protection, and gender equity.
Empowered girls through skills training, peer learning, and initiatives to delay marriage and prevent early pregnancy.