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UNICEF Launches Initiative to Reconnect 328,000 Children with Education in Sudan

May 4, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – On Monday, UNICEF and Save the Children initiated a collaborative initiative aimed at enabling 328,000 children impacted by conflict in Sudan to resume their education in a nation facing one of the world’s most critical educational challenges. The conflict, which has persisted for three years, has left about 8 million…

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May 4, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – On Monday, UNICEF and Save the Children initiated a collaborative initiative aimed at enabling 328,000 children impacted by conflict in Sudan to resume their education in a nation facing one of the world’s most critical educational challenges.

The conflict, which has persisted for three years, has left about 8 million children without access to formal schooling. At present, half of the country’s schools are still closed because they have been damaged or are being utilized as military bases and places for displaced people.

In a collaborative statement, UNICEF and Save the Children, along with backing from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), revealed the initiation of the “Building Resilience to Enhance Development and Growth in Education in Sudan” (BRIDGE) initiative.

The program seeks to re-open around 850 schools in seven states affected by conflict. The assistance package consists of school grants, learning resources, and necessary furniture to help restart education.

Supported by the GPE, the initiative aims to restore educational access in the hardest-hit areas and aid the sustained recovery of the national education system. The project will run from 2026 to 2028, led by a partnership comprising UNICEF, Save the Children, Plan International, and the Norwegian Refugee Council.

The effects of the conflict have been especially severe in Khartoum, Kordofan, and Darfur. According to Education Cluster data from January 2026, 97% of schools in North Darfur are not operating, versus 13% in South Darfur and 27% in West Darfur.

To tackle the significant learning loss, the initiative will assist more than 9,000 teachers in delivering remedial instruction. Furthermore, it will create 1,800 secure alternative learning environments for children who continue to face challenges in attending traditional school facilities.

In addition to direct classroom assistance, the program intends to enhance Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and data gathering. It also plans to create a national approach for the education workforce to strengthen teacher hiring and placement.

“Assisting children in returning to school is crucial not just for their education, but also for their safety, stability, and future,” stated Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative in Sudan. He further mentioned that the initiative tackles urgent requirements while establishing a foundation for a stronger educational system.

Francesco Lanino, the Deputy Country Director of Save the Children in Sudan, cautioned that excluding children from education heightens the chances of exploitation, child labor, and lasting mental health issues.

Authorities suggest that rescuing the sector demands continuous financial support for teacher wages, the supply of learning materials, school rebuilding, and the transfer of individuals who are currently residing in educational buildings.

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