The support provided was the result of a needs assessment conducted by the team at the country office in Nigeria. This assessment aimed to identify gaps in access to services in the IDP camp, particularly in education, health, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), protection, and livelihood.
“The school began with only three volunteer teachers, despite facing numerous challenges. We aimed to provide basic education to children in the camp affected by insurgency in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States,” explained Mr. Luka Yalhuma, the head teacher and resident of the IDP Camp. “The arrival of JRS to conduct the needs assessment was a dream come true for me. JRS handing over the facilities they built for the school after three years of reaching out to organizations and individuals for support, especially the additional classroom blocks for our pupils to have a safe and comfortable learning environment. Previously, there was no individual or NGO that took the step to help us with this. However, with JRS renovating our existing structures and constructing new ones, we now have a very nice and safe place for children to learn. Both the teachers, pupils, and the community are very pleased with this development,” concluded Mr. Luka.
The newly constructed temporary learning space, two gender-separated latrines, completed two additional classroom blocks, and a handwashing station have been handed over to the school. At the launch event, Mr. Aturu
Jonah, the Director of Special Needs Education for the Federal Capital Territory, expressed appreciation to JRS for their intervention in the school. He stated that such intervention supports the government’s efforts to provide basic education to children in displaced situations.
In addition to the education and hygiene support already provided, JRS will also provide the school with a capitation grant to help enroll more IDP and host community out-of-school children. Additionally, training will be offered to the teachers and the school-based management committee on inclusive education and resource mobilization.
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Publish date : 2024-03-28 07:00:00
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