Books being transported on donkeycarts in Marka, Somalia

The Journey of a Book

April 21, 2023

Providing education in complex environments requires creative solutions. The Bar ama Baro project and Somali Ministry of Education work to bring textbooks to students by any means necessary....
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A Somali girl in a blue headscarf sits in the classroom smiling and holding an open book

Supporting distributed leadership in Somalia’s education sector

January 24, 2023

Conflict, environmental disasters and displacement make it difficult to provide quality education to Somalia’s children and youth. Instability derails access to school, training educators and getting materials to students. It also destroys a community’s sense of trust and wellbeing, which are critical to building resilience and learning....
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Educate a girl, educate a community

October 10, 2022

Mogadishu, Somalia – Nadifa Mohamed, 35, is a midwife in Balcad District. She plays an intimate role in her community, and her work with children does not end at infancy....
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