Quality inclusive education is a fundamental part of the new Sustainable Development Goal agenda.
In Somaliland, inclusive education refers to a ‘system that affords all learners access to free and compulsory basic education and secondary education of real quality, followed by the opportunity to continue with lifelong education and training, so enhancing their personal development and contributing to Somaliland’s cultural development, socio-economic growth, and global competitiveness.’
In Somaliland, inclusive education refers to children with special education needs who attend mainstream schools.
We work to address the challenges of thousands of children to access integrated and inclusive education in hard to reach areas of Somaliland.
We work with ministry of education to improve inclusive education, promote enrolment particularly girls and disability students.
We build gender and disability-friendly schools and toilets. We work with communities to increase their knowledge on the value of girls’ education.
YOVENCO in Action
YOVENCO is working with UNICEF and the Somaliland Ministry of education to promote inclusive education in schools.
Our work has contributed to:
Improved access to quality basic education for thousands of boys and girls;
Improved school management and resource mobilization;
Strengthened financial management capacity and skills;
Improved school infrastructure in both quantity and quality;