Education
Save the Children is a leading international organization supporting Somalia’s Ministry of Education and the public education sector. We implement education programs using a sector-wide approach, which includes Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), Basic Education (BE), Non-Formal Education (NFE), Alternative Basic Education (ABE), Education in Emergencies (EiE), and Higher Education (HE). Our efforts strengthen school infrastructure, improve teacher training for both pre-service and in-service staff, and enhance education systems, curriculum, and policy development. As the Co-Lead of the Education in Emergencies Cluster with UNICEF, we play a key role in coordinating education responses during crises.
Our work prioritizes increasing access to education for marginalized children, including those in rural and pastoralist communities, out-of-school children, and internally displaced populations. We focus on improving the quality of education to enhance learning outcomes while promoting inclusiveness, particularly for girls and children with disabilities. Community involvement is central to our approach, as we support school management and enable children to participate in monitoring and evaluating their schools through activity clubs.
Girls draw on floor of Child Friendly Space, within a displacement camp, in Bari region, Somalia Mustafa Saeed / Save the Children
Integration
We integrate education with child protection, child rights governance, school health and nutrition, and child-centered risk reduction, ensuring a comprehensive and lasting impact on children’s lives. Through these initiatives, we aim to create a safe, equitable, and quality learning environment for all children in Somalia.
