Displacement Hinders Education Response in Sudan
Darfur Region
Renewed conflict in Central and North Darfur triggered large displacements in the area. The displacements occurred when national basic education exams were due to take place. An estimated 32,000 of the displaced were pre and pri-mary school-aged children (50% girls) between the age of 4-13 years. The sud-den influx of new arrivals has also burdened the already over-crowded host community schools, which often have a shortage of education supplies and teaching personnel. Despite resource constraints and access challenges, educa-tion partners assisted approximately 15,700 children with access to education in emergencies- that included assistance to 1,671 students for Grade 8 exams. Partners support included the provision of text-books and learning materials to assist approximately 1,671 students in North Darfur. Without urgent support ensuring adequate preparation and access to examination centres, children in Grade 8 would not be able to graduate on time, complete the basic education and enrol in secondary education the following year.
Inter-tribal clashes in East Darfur disrupted the ongoing education response. Abu Karinka is the worst affected locality where schools have been closed since the beginning of May due to insecurity, depriving thousands of children attend-ing their schools and from their basic right to education. The Education Sector is closely monitoring the situation and mobilising partners to prioritise the emer-gency rehabilitation of schools destroyed during the conflict.