Total ECW funding in the Federal Republic of Somalia in mind $ 64.2 million. The multi -year resilience program will be provided by a consortium of international and local organizations in civil society, reaching 43,000 children with vital education.
NEW YORK,, May 10, 2025 / Prnewswire / – For over 25 years, Somalia has faced persistent conflicts, insecurity and crises linked to climate change, which has an impact on life and life trajectories of the country in the country.
In response to the current situation, education cannot wait (ECW) and its strategic partners have announced today a new $ 17.1 million Grant who will reach more than 43,000 children with safe and quality education opportunities. Total ECW financing in Somalia now in mind $ 64.2 million.
Humanitarian needs far exceed the resources available in Somalia and other crises forgotten in the world. Humanitarian needs and the Somalia 2025 response plan remain seriously sub-financed, according to OCHA financing monitoring service. Before the new ECW financing tranche, only 29% of the whole $ 68.6 million The humanitarian appeal for education has been funded.
“Somalia children and adolescents have suffered for too long. However, they have so much to give – provided they are authorized to quality education. We will not allow Somalia to be another” forgotten crisis “, said the director of ECW Yasmine Sherif. “More than half of Somalia’s school children – 4.5 million – are outside the school today. ECW is a group funding mechanism that advances joint programming. Our additional financial investment will allow all our partners in Somalia To jointly offer continuous quality education. Obviously, education is the best investment to empower the communities affected by the crisis to take the reins, direct their own destiny and put an end to dependence on aid. “”
THE United Kingdom is the second ECW donor, with 277 million dollars in total contributions to date. The Office of Foreigners, Commonwealth and Development (Fcdo) leads the donor group in Somalia And played a decisive role in the development of the extended program.
“The United Kingdom is absolutely determined to work with the Federal Government of Somalia and partners such as education cannot expect a safer and stable future for all Somali children,” British ambassador in Somalia Mike Nithavrianakis said. “The launch of today’s program is unique because it provides long -term foreseeable financing for some of the most vulnerable and affected children in crisis Somalia. He will also support the efforts of the federal government of Somalia to strengthen the education system. Education gives children normality, protection and hope. Children’s education is the best way to ensure a better future for Somalia, which is why we are proud to associate with education cannot wait. “”
The program is based on ECW $ 47.1 million in total investment in Somaliawhich have already reached more than 300,000 children and adolescents with quality education. The program will be provided by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (Adra) in coordination with the Federal Republic of Somalia. Consortium partners include Save children,, Concern in the world and the formal education network for private schools (Fenps).
“Education is the foundation of opportunities and progress, and ensuring that each child Somalia A access to learning quality is a priority for our ministry. The partnership with Education cannot wait represents a vital commitment to expand access to education for children affected by the crisis, allowing them to continue their studies and build a better future. Thanks to this collaboration, we reaffirm our dedication to provide safe and inclusive learning environments and to give the next generation to the skills and knowledge they need to prosper, “said Farah Sheikh Abdulakdir, Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, the Federal Republic of Somalia.
“This multi -year resilience program is more than a program – it is a rescue buoy for thousands of children through Somalia who have been refused their right to education due to conflicts, climatic shocks and travel. Adra is proud to direct this transformative effort alongside our partners save children, concerns education in the world Jorge SilvaDirector of the country, Adra Somalia. “Together, we will work hand in hand with the government, the CEW, the local organizations, the education cluster and the Somalia communities to guarantee that children access not only at school, but more to flourish in safe, inclusive and united learning environments. This is how we build resilience. This is how we build the future.”
Political, social and economic instability, aggravated by disasters induced by climate change, has led to generalized displacement, acute food insecurity and limited access to essential services, including education in Somalia.
Progress is in progress, but it’s uneven. Seven in ten Somalians still live below the poverty line. The number of people requiring humanitarian assistance in Somalia culminated in 2023 at 8.25 million. This number should decrease to around 6 million in 2025. However, prolonged conflicts, political and economic instability, climate change and other social and cultural obstacles have created wide and systemic fragility in the education system of Somalia.
The new program will be provided in six places in the Federal Republic of Somalia. Program interventions are focused on the guarantee of access to safe and protective learning environments for vulnerable girls and boys, including refugees, returnees and other risk groups such as disabled children. It also aims to improve holistic learning results such as basic numeratics, literacy and socio-emotional learning, and strengthen the resilience of the education system.
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About education cannot wait (ECW):
Education cannot wait (ECW) is the Global Emergency Education Fund and prolonged crises at the United Nations. We support quality education results for refugees, internal displaced and other girls and boys affected in crisis, so no one is left behind. ECW works through the multilateral system to increase the speed of responses in crises and connect immediate relief and longer -term interventions thanks to multi -year programming. ECW works in close partnership with governments, public and private donors, United Nations agencies, civil society organizations and other humanitarian aid and development actors to increase efficiency and put an end to compartmentalized responses. ECW urgently uses donors from the public and private sector for extended support to reach even more vulnerable children and young people.
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