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- ItemSchool Factors and Right to Primary Education in Jilab Idp Camp, Garowe, Somalia(2024) Fardowsa Mohamed KhalifThe purpose of this study was to assess school factors influencing the right to primary education for Internally Displaced Persons of primary students in Jilab IDP camp, Garowe, Somalia. This study was guided by the following specific objectives to establish the school curriculum on the right to primary education in Jilab IDP camp, Garowe, Somalia, to determine the effect of environmental factors on the right to primary education in Jilab IDP camp, Garowe, Somalia, to establish how the existence of teacher training facilitate the right to primary education in Jilab IDP camp, Garowe, Somalia, and to evaluate the effect of stakeholders’ participation on the right to primary education in Jilab IDP camp, Garowe, Somalia. The study was based on the capability theory approach (also referred to as the capabilities approach) is a normative approach to human welfare that concentrates on the actual capability of persons to achieve lives they value rather than solely having a right or freedom to do so. The target population included school-going children, parents, teachers local government education leaders, and community leaders; a total of 108 respondents of the targeted 150 provided data for the study, representing an overall response rate of 79.2%, a sufficient response index for data analysis and interpretation of the results. The aspects that were evaluated on school factors, included school structures (safe spaces), learning facilities, school learning resources, and trained teachers, Findings revealed that while the access aspect seemingly had not been significantly affected by the crises, and the integration of the IDPS had facilitated access to education in that students continued to access education, most educators, teachers, deemed the learning resources constrained, this is to be interpreted to imply that quality of education was deemed at the danger of compromise in such setups (integrated setups). Lastly, participation of the stakeholders in the school as an educational input geared at facilitation of access to quality education in IDP integrated setups indeed does highly influence access; findings revealed that stakeholders’ participation in the schools had been active and the areas that registered significant participation were; exposure on sanitation (cleanliness, hygiene, water usage, diseases, etc.), societal Ethics and life, Safety (wellbeing, protection, living), Awareness on environment protection, Life Skills and vocational training, and counseling. This study recommends the deliberate involvement of all stakeholders in the operational priorities for access to education in such crisis setups; these stakeholders are undoubtedly the closest relational proximity to children’s needs and are better placed to voice out needful, relevant educational interventions toward access, quality, and wellbeing of the target beneficiaries.
- ItemChild Labour and Female Education Rights in Waberi District, Somalia.(2024) Badria Nur MohamedThe study aimed at examining the effects of child labor on the education rights of female primary students in Waberi-Somalia, based on the Structural Strains theory. The specific objectives were to establish the effect of child labor on education enrolment of female students in primary schools in Waberi District, Somalia, to assess the effect of child labor on education retention of female students in primary schools in Waberi District, Somalia, and to examine the effect of child labor on the educational performance of female students in primary schools in Waberi District, Somalia. The study was based on both Structural Strains theory and Idealistic Theory of Rights. A sample size of 232 households was selected out of a target population of 550 using Slovene's formula. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and interviews. The study found that the effect of child labor on the education enrollment of female students was significant (mean = 2.96). Addressing child labor and promoting girls' access to quality education were identified as crucial areas for intervention. The findings also revealed a substantial impact of child labor on education retention (mean = 2.87). Recommendations included addressing child labor, providing financial incentives, creating safe learning environments, and challenging gender norms. The study indicated a noteworthy effect of child labor on the educational performance of female students (mean = 2.87). Mitigating this impact requires addressing child labor practices, providing academic support, and creating an environment conducive to balancing responsibilities. The study concluded that child labor negatively affects pupils' performance, attendance, and access to scholastic materials. Child labor primarily targets poverty-affected and vulnerable children. The existing laws on child protection need reinforcement, and efforts should focus on eliminating child labor to ensure a promising next generation and align with Sustainable Development Goals. From the findings and conclusions made the student recommended that the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development should lead coordination efforts, enact stringent laws against child labor, and ensure effective enforcement. More so the National Committee on Child Labor should guide, sensitize, and support programs against child labor, integrating concerns into policy reviews, plans, budgets, and activities. Furthermore, the Child Labor Unit should coordinate the implementation of anti-child labor program activities at the focal point. The study highlights the urgency of addressing child labor to improve educational outcomes and underscores the importance of collaboration between government agencies, committees, and local communities in tackling this pervasive issue in Waberi, Somalia. The recommendations aim to pave the way for a more promising future and align with broader development goals.
- ItemPoverty And Children’s Right To Education in Bosaso, Somalia(2024) Abdirizak Mohamud AhmedThe study was set to examine the influence of poverty on children’s right to education in Bosaso, Somalia. The following were the objectives of this study (i) to examine the effect of feeding on the children’s rights to education in Bosaso, Somalia, (ii) to assess the influence of parents’ income on the children’s rights to education in Bosaso, Somalia and (iii) to evaluate the effects of school infrastructure and maintenance on the children’s rights to education in Bosaso, Somalia. The study was guided by the theory of Individual Deficiencies by Gans, (2015). The study adopted a descriptive correlational survey design because it is quick and appropriate for the completion of the project within the stipulated period of time. The target population of this research comprised of respondents from ministry of education, Human right sector, CSO, and other authorized persons which total to 300 people. A sample of 170 was taken as per krecie’s and Morgan’s table following a target population of 300 people. The researcher used Questionnaires surveys and interviews as the main data collection methods. The findings indicate that the majority of the respondents agreed that the influence of feeding on Children’s rights to education. This is supported by the strong agreements for the questions that the researcher sought the respondents to provide responses for example the findings showed that respondents food served at school is —always enough where majority of the respondents strongly agreed about the statement. The study concluded that while there are positive perceptions regarding the adequacy of food, timeliness, provision of drinking water, and daily breakfast, there are also concerns about the cleanliness of the food preparation area, the adequacy of the dining hall, and the variety of foods provided. Addressing these concerns could contribute to a more effective and satisfactory feeding program, positively impacting children's rights to education. From the above findings and conclusions made the study recommended that the government should gear poverty eradication programs among parents in order to eliminate poverty among parents as this generally affects the academic performance of the students. Also the parents should provide a variety of foods to improve student’s diet and the ability to study effectively for the purposes of improving on their academic performance. Furthermore Schools should improve on the health services of students by modernizing the standard of the school clinics and sick bays.
- ItemChild Labour and Female Education Rights in Waberi District, Somalia.(2024-05) Badria Nur MohamedThe study aimed at examining the effects of child labor on the education rights of female primary students in Waberi-Somalia, based on the Structural Strains theory. The specific objectives were to establish the effect of child labor on education enrolment of female students in primary schools in Waberi District, Somalia, to assess the effect of child labor on education retention of female students in primary schools in Waberi District, Somalia, and to examine the effect of child labor on the educational performance of female students in primary schools in Waberi District, Somalia. The study was based on both Structural Strains theory and Idealistic Theory of Rights. A sample size of 232 households was selected out of a target population of 550 using Slovene's formula. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and interviews. The study found that the effect of child labor on the education enrollment of female students was significant (mean = 2.96). Addressing child labor and promoting girls' access to quality education were identified as crucial areas for intervention. The findings also revealed a substantial impact of child labor on education retention (mean = 2.87). Recommendations included addressing child labor, providing financial incentives, creating safe learning environments, and challenging gender norms. The study indicated a noteworthy effect of child labor on the educational performance of female students (mean = 2.87). Mitigating this impact requires addressing child labor practices, providing academic support, and creating an environment conducive to balancing responsibilities. The study concluded that child labor negatively affects pupils' performance, attendance, and access to scholastic materials. Child labor primarily targets poverty-affected and vulnerable children. The existing laws on child protection need reinforcement, and efforts should focus on eliminating child labor to ensure a promising next generation and align with Sustainable Development Goals. From the findings and conclusions made the student recommended that the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development should lead coordination efforts, enact stringent laws against child labor, and ensure effective enforcement. More so the National Committee on Child Labor should guide, sensitize, and support programs against child labor, integrating concerns into policy reviews, plans, budgets, and activities. Furthermore, the Child Labor Unit should coordinate the implementation of anti-child labor program activities at the focal point. The study highlights the urgency of addressing child labor to improve educational outcomes and underscores the importance of collaboration between government agencies, committees, and local communities in tackling this pervasive issue in Waberi, Somalia. The recommendations aim to pave the way for a more promising future and align with broader development goals.
- ItemPoverty and Children’s Right to Education in Bosaso, Somalia(2024-07) Abdirizak Mohamud AhmedThe study was set to examine the influence of poverty on children’s right to education in Bosaso, Somalia. The following were the objectives of this study (i) to examine the effect of feeding on the children’s rights to education in Bosaso, Somalia, (ii) to assess the influence of parents’ income on the children’s rights to education in Bosaso, Somalia and (iii) to evaluate the effects of school infrastructure and maintenance on the children’s rights to education in Bosaso, Somalia. The study was guided by the theory of Individual Deficiencies by Gans, (2015). The study adopted a descriptive correlational survey design because it is quick and appropriate for the completion of the project within the stipulated period of time. The target population of this research comprised of respondents from ministry of education, Human right sector, CSO, and other authorized persons which total to 300 people. A sample of 170 was taken as per krecie’s and Morgan’s table following a target population of 300 people. The researcher used Questionnaires surveys and interviews as the main data collection methods. The findings indicate that the majority of the respondents agreed that the influence of feeding on Children’s rights to education. This is supported by the strong agreements for the questions that the researcher sought the respondents to provide responses for example the findings showed that respondents food served at school is —always enough where majority of the respondents strongly agreed about the statement. The study concluded that while there are positive perceptions regarding the adequacy of food, timeliness, provision of drinking water, and daily breakfast, there are also concerns about the cleanliness of the food preparation area, the adequacy of the dining hall, and the variety of foods provided. Addressing these concerns could contribute to a more effective and satisfactory feeding program, positively impacting children's rights to education. From the above findings and conclusions made the study recommended that the government should gear poverty eradication programs among parents in order to eliminate poverty among parents as this generally affects the academic performance of the students. Also the parents should provide a variety of foods to improve student’s diet and the ability to study effectively for the purposes of improving on their academic performance. Furthermore Schools should improve on the health services of students by modernizing the standard of the school clinics and sick bays.