South Sudan, DCA: Educational Support in Area 1
The two civil wars fought in Area 1 as well as prolonged marginalization in the education system have deprived local communities from access to education for decades. In response, Local Partner 1 (LP1) has worked with Area 1 communities since 1995 and supported the introduction of a new Kenyan curriculum. Improved access and quality of education for all in Area 1 is both a basic human right and a powerful tool to address the cycles of poverty and conflict affecting the communities.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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South Sudan |
Education Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Primary education
Material relief assistance |
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2018 |
CHF 240’000
|
- Strengthened community engagement and increased retention of pupils in primary schools and students in secondary schools.
- Improved quality of education through improved school management and teaching practice in primary and secondary schools.
- Increased number of pupils and students entering and passing certified primary and secondary school exams.
- 28’267 learners are retained in formal education system.
- 212 teachers have improved their teaching and school management skills.
- 1’900 students have participated in their primary and secondary examinations.
- Other international or foreign NGO North
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EDUCATION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Primary education
Material relief assistance and services
Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09508
Background |
Improved access and quality of education in Area 1 is both a basic human right and a powerful tool to address the cycles of poverty and conflict affecting the communities. A recent survey estimates that 4 out of 5 children did not attend school and 44.7% withhold their children from school as a result of negative coping mechanisms. While the earlier curriculum enforced an Islamic and Arab identity, in 1995 a Kenyan curriculum meeting international standards was introduced. |
Objectives |
To increase access to quality primary and secondary education in Area 1 for marginalised and conflict-affected communities. |
Target groups |
Students of primary and secondary education, secondary school graduates, teachers and head teachers, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members, county supervisors. |
Medium-term outcomes |
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Results |
Expected results: |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Other partners Traditional leaders, Local authority and Kenyan National Examination Council |
Coordination with other projects and actors |
LP1, Secretariat of Education (SoE) and Area 1 Coordination Unit |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 240’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 239’152 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 240’000 |
Project phases |
Phase 1 01.09.2016 - 31.08.2018 (Completed) |