The role of education in national development cannot be over emphasized. There is a direct correlation between improving numeracy and literacy of children and enhancing not only lives and livelihoods but also the country’s security outlook and future prospects for stability. A recent studies show that children at school in Somalia are less likely to support armed groups than those missing out on education.
Improving access to quality education, combined with civic engagement opportunities, pulled Somali youths away from supporting violent groups. This is attributed to the youths being more optimistic about their future job prospects, as well as systemic core outcomes of a well structured education system, which imbues more confidence among youths (and children) in the use of nonviolent means to achieve change in their communities.
In light of the above, Indian Ocean Community Development Organization (INOCDO) has initiated the construction of a new primary school in Bosmuluq village in Rage Elle District. The project objective is to cater for the huge number of children in the village who are lacking basic education and are at risk of being recruited into armed groups.
