Literacy Classes
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When we started supporting the education of children in the Kelafo area, the women of the villages asked if they could receive support as well. They wanted to learn how to read and write as most of them had never had a chance to attend school. Initially we hired one part-time teacher who taught the women under a mango tree because we couldn't afford a building. Subsequently, the Al'Aamen village rallied together and built their own school building. The building was primarily for the education of the local children but the women began using this space in the afternoons. Once word got out that adults could learn how to read and write we were swamped with requests from surrounding villages. After a few years of successful fundraising we were able to expand our classes so that we now offer literacy classes in 6 different villages.
When the mothers are literate they are able to support their children by reading to them and helping them with homework. They are also able to start their own businesses if they want to.
We are happy to report that 3 classes of women have graduated from this program and 2 of the villages have taken over the management of their Adult Literacy classes.
We have also decided to allow men to enroll in the Literacy classes as well because they were feeling excluded. And we have noticed a recent increase in the number of youth who are enrolling in the classes. Some of our students are as young as 16 or 17 but have never had a chance to go to school. We currently have 352 students enrolled in our classes and 265 of those students are female.
When the mothers are literate they are able to support their children by reading to them and helping them with homework. They are also able to start their own businesses if they want to.
We are happy to report that 3 classes of women have graduated from this program and 2 of the villages have taken over the management of their Adult Literacy classes.
We have also decided to allow men to enroll in the Literacy classes as well because they were feeling excluded. And we have noticed a recent increase in the number of youth who are enrolling in the classes. Some of our students are as young as 16 or 17 but have never had a chance to go to school. We currently have 352 students enrolled in our classes and 265 of those students are female.
Our Teachers
Our founder Abdi, director Lisa and our Mobile Resource Teacher Abdulhamid with our 4 new Adult Literacy teachers.
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How Can I Help??? |
We can always use cash donations. They help to cover the costs of shipping books and resources to the Somali region, as very few resources can actually be purchased in the area. Cash donations also pay for educational supplies and cover the teachers and librarians salaries. Please visit our Donate page if you'd like to help out.
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