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Event · 10 August 2025

Back-to-school access and learning in Kismayo

Kismayo, Jubaland · Looking at the barriers children and families face at the start of a school term.

This story and its date are illustrative, not a report of a verified Towfiiq event.

Illustrative parents and teachers at a Somali school

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For some families in Kismayo, the cost of materials, a move from home or the distance to school can interrupt a child’s education. A back-to-school campaign could bring parents, teachers and community groups together to identify practical ways to help learners return and stay engaged. Useful discussion might cover learning materials, safe routes to school and the needs of displaced children. Girls and boys can face different barriers, and parent-teacher groups should be part of planning a welcoming learning environment. The supplied brief describes an 800-student distribution and training activities. Those actions and numbers have not been verified, so this story presents the educational theme without asserting that supplies were delivered or children enrolled. Illustrative editorial profile based on the supplied event brief; this is not a verified record of a Towfiiq activity or result. The accompanying image is illustrative.