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Schools as a way out of poverty
We have been building schools in Somalia and Ethiopia since 2021. On June 1, 2021, construction began on the first cleft school in Somalia. This project is funded by our partner organization, the Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP. The facility consists of four classrooms, a library, an administrative office, and two first aid rooms.
Our suported schools such as GAROWE Cleft School, DALSAN and CUUN Primary Schools aims to be a girls-friendly schools. In addition to building schools, Somcare aims to specifically support girls’ development: Education: Families, community members, and teachers should be informed about girls’ rights (e.g., to education) and how communities benefit from supporting girls.
The construction of a school for girls should make it easier for parents to convince their daughters to attend school. The girls will be taught by local teachers, thus increasing parents’ trust in the school. These women also serve as role models for the girls, encouraging them to continue their learning efforts.
To ensure girls feel comfortable at school, they need safe, private spaces and the opportunity to use the toilet and wash themselves. In Somalia, using the toilet is traditionally associated with shame, especially for women and girls. Therefore, it is very important to respond sensitively to girls’ needs. To protect girls from prying eyes, their toilet and washing area will be separate from that of the boys.
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What people say
"Somcare gave my son a new chance at life. His cleft surgery was life-changing, and we are forever grateful for their support."
Hafsa from Somalia
Mother of a Patient“Thanks to Somcare team, my daughter can now speak and eat properly after years of struggling with a cleft lip”
Ahmed from Ethiopia
A father of a PatientWhat your doing is truly groundbreaking and revolutionary. Your team and everyone involved are making very important contrubution to the healthcare of Somali Childern.
