An educational crisis is ravaging Sudan…!! – Something for the homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba
There is no doubt that conflicts and wars cast a heavy shadow over all aspects of life, but when these shadows turn towards children and target their future, the matter goes beyond the limits of disaster to the level of a humanitarian crime. In Sudan, the education sector is suffering a serious and unprecedented crisis, with war having taken more than 15 million children out of school, depriving them of their right to education and development. This crisis is not just numbers, but rather the tragic story of entire generations at risk of being lost.
The root causes of the crisis are war and population displacement. The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan has led to the destruction of educational infrastructure and the displacement of millions of people, forcing children to leave their schools and work hard or take refuge in camps. camps for people displaced or taking refuge across borders, highlighting that poverty rates were high in Sudan before the war, depriving many children of education. This problem has been exacerbated by the current economic crisis and violence against children. Children in Sudan have been exposed to various forms of violence, including forced recruitment, sexual assault and forced labor, preventing them from focusing on their studies.
The devastating effects on children and society result in educational delay which results in the loss of years of education, meaning that children are deprived of acquiring the basic skills and knowledge they have needed to build their future. Ignorance increases children's chances of getting good jobs in the future, which increases their chances of getting good jobs in the future. pushes them into the cycle of poverty and psychological disorders, causing displaced children and refugees to suffer psychological disorders due to the trauma they have been exposed to, which affects their ability to learn, and the ranks of illiteracy is increasing. the cessation of education leads to an increase in illiteracy rates, which hinders the overall development of society.
The efforts of the international community and government institutions through humanitarian appeals. Many international organizations have issued urgent appeals to provide humanitarian aid to Sudan, including support for the education sector. Some government institutions and non-governmental organizations have sought to offer distance learning programs. displaced children and refugees, and some organizations are working to rehabilitate war-damaged schools and provide them with educational materials.
The solutions proposed to resolve the crisis by ending the violence and armed conflict are the first and most important step in resolving the education crisis in Sudan. The Sudanese government must also work to provide free and compulsory education to all children, regardless of their country. based on their gender or social origin. It is also necessary to invest in the construction of schools and provide… qualified teachers, provide a safe and stimulating educational environment, provide psychological support programs for children affected by war to help them overcome psychological trauma and encourage partnerships between the public and private sectors to provide financial and logistical support to the education sector.
Attention should be paid to digital transformation in the field of education and linked to artificial intelligence tools and applications and all modern educational schools, in addition to attention to technical education and contemporary and updated technology.
Sudan's education crisis is an urgent call for the international community and humanitarian organizations to provide the support needed to save an entire generation from loss. Everyone must come together to provide education to Sudanese children, so they can build a better future for themselves and their country.
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