As a factor of hope, the enrollment of children from internal refugee families in Burkina Faso in higher education has increased by 2%. Thousands of young people will be able to come to the aid of their communities and be resilient thanks to one of the most powerful tools against poverty: Education.
Unfortunately, according to the UNHCR, the secondary school enrollment rate for internally refugees is only 34%. This rate is much lower than the enrollment rate for local children.
Access to secondary education is however essential because it allows children to increase their chances of escaping poverty. High school offers a prospect of the future and hope for these children.
They allow him to be less exposed to the stress of heavy work and improve his ability to take charge of his future.
Improving access to education for internal refugees also means enabling them to better integrate into local communities. Getting to know others means defusing the prejudices and tensions that are very present in areas subject to violent conflict.
Morija welcomes children from internal refugee families in the schools it supports
