South Sudan, DCA: Educational Support in Area 1

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.

To increase access to quality primary and secondary education in Area 1 for marginalised and conflict-affected communities.

Students of primary and secondary education, secondary school graduates, teachers and head teachers, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members, county supervisors.

• 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.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

• 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.

Traditional leaders, Local authority and Kenyan National Examination Council

LP1, Secretariat of Education (SoE) and Area 1 Coordination Unit

Phase 1 01.09.2016 - 31.08.2018   (Completed)