EDUCATION FIRST

We Demand Our Rights to Education

The Yahya Peace Foundation (YPF) is very concerned about the current educational opportunities for the Somali children. According to the UN, about 70% of 14 Somalis million are younger than 25. Of which about 70% of children do not have access to education. This is a mainly because of access-related problems: 95% of the schools are expensive, private institutions. This phenomenon contributes to inequality among Somalis up from a young age.

The youth has the future. But is that also true for Somalia? Somalia has been in engaged in a civil-war for more than 30 years. Therefore a whole generation has not been able to develop sufficiently. Only one in five children go

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Primary school 2022/2023

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With your help these children now have the opportunity to receive education. During the childhood development stages, the importance of education is stronger than ever.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

Education is important because it …

  1. provides stability
  2. provides financial security
  3. is needed for equality
  4. allows for self dependency
  5. makes their dreams come true
  6. creates a safer world
  7. gives more confidence
  8. creates useful society members
  9. is crucial for economic growth
  10. makes a fairer world