DBG project support school aged children from vulnerable households, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), in Kahda and Daynile districts of Banadir region. The project focuses on addressing the educational needs of school-aged children who face various barriers to accessing education. This includes children who have dropped out of school, those at risk of dropping out, and those who have never had the opportunity to attend school.
DBG conducted a massive and robust community mobilization campaign from September to November 2023 in the target districts to enroll learners who had not previously had the opportunity for education. The mobilization activities were carried out by DBG staff and the Community Education Committees (CECs). A total of 141 CECs led the mobilization efforts in their respective target schools and IDP settlements. Their efforts resulted in the successful enrollment of numerous school-aged children who had previously been out of school.
The campaigns in the target districts yielded significant enrollment of 12,000 learners. 30% of 12,000 of school dropouts were successfully re-enrolled in the learning centers. Children who had previously discontinued their education for various reasons were encouraged and motivated to return to school, provided them with a renewed opportunity for learning and personal development. 70% of children who had never had the opportunity to attend school before and were living in hardship conditions were also enrolled. As part of the enrollment campaigns, specific efforts were also made to identify and enroll 10% of children living with disabilities in the targeted learning centers. Retention efforts were also made to ensure children continue their education and do not drop out by addressing their potential barriers and challenges that may lead them to dropout, such as financial constraints or lack of family support.