“Education is the key to a better future, and KOWED has given us that key.” – Amina (Pseudonym) A Sudanese refugee student, Mukono Bajjo School
In Mukono Bajjo, many Sudanese refugee girls and youth have faced serious barriers to education. Displacement, poverty, high school fees, lack of learning materials, and language challenges have kept numerous children especially girls out of school, leaving them vulnerable and hopeless.
To address this pressing need, Kandaakiat Organization for Women Empowerment and Development (KOWED) launched a Community-Based Literacy Education Program. The program uses the Sudanese Arabic curriculum, allowing learners to study in their familiar language while following a recognized Sudanese education system.
Through close collaboration with refugee parents and dedicated Sudanese volunteer teachers, the initiative has successfully enrolled over 200 students across Primary, Intermediate, and Secondary levels. Learners are now improving their reading, writing, and confidence, while many former dropouts have returned to class. Several students are currently preparing for final examinations at the Sudanese Embassy Assessment Center.
This program is restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity for refugee children.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners and volunteers, and we call upon NGOs, government institutions, and development partners to support and scale such life-changing education initiatives for refugee communities.
