Uganda Education Factsheet 2011
Fact sheet 2011 EDUCATION
Uganda Country Profile Bordered by fragile countries that have produced large numbers of refugees in the past few years, Uganda remains politically and economically stable. Following presidential and parliamentary elections held at the beginning of 2011, some political simmering resulted in demonstrations protesting price increases. However, the country continues to be a safe haven for refugees and asylum-seekers from eleven countries. As of 30 June 2011, Uganda hosted 150.712 refugees consisting of Congolese (80.221), Rwandans (16.079), Somalis (17.920), Burundians (7.361) and other nationalities. Total people of concern: 150.712 refugees Main origin of refugees: Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, Burundi Education implementing partners: GIZ, WTU, OPM, IAU, AAH, District Local Governments (DEO’s) Operational partners, GoU & UN sister agencies: UNICEF, FRC, RLP{, JRS, MoES, OPM, CBO’s Education program setting: Urban and camp Comprehensive budget 2012: USD 2.2 million
Situation of refugee education in urban settings Primary and secondary enrolment 100% 80% Female
60% % of children
Male
40%
2008
2009
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
0%
Primary
20%
2010
Note that the figures relate to the situation in Kampala. Enrolment data for urban schools is incomplete and restricted to KCC schools that the office cooperates with through its partners. In comparaision with the settlements, no refugee specific schools are managed by UNHCR in Kampala.
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Situation of refugee education in camp settings Primary and secondary enrolment 100% 80% % of children
60%
Female
40%
Male
2007
2008
2009
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Primary
0%
Secondary
20%
2010
Refugee youth enrolled in training Female Male 2007 3% 4% 2008 3% 4% 2009 2% 5% 2010 2% 2%
Teacher gender parity in primary- and secondary school 100% 80% Percentage of Teachers w ho are Male
%
60% 40%
Percentage of Teachers w ho are Female
20% 0% 2007
2007 2008 2009 2010
Number of students per teacher 45 47 47 46
Percentage of teachers who are refugees 50% 32% 25% 18%
2008
2009
2010
Presence of a local education Committee with implementing partner/government participation All camps All camps All camps All camps
Note: Students-teacher ratio is lower in upper primary education because of high students drop out. In primary school, the ratio is 100:1.
Challenges and objectives • • • • • • •
Challenges Educational opportunities remain insufficient mainly because of financial limitations Indaequate infrastructure, such as teacher accomodation, school libraries, laboratoires and classrooms Inadequate post primary education opportunities Teacher shortage and high teacher turn over Unstructured implementation of early childhood education High student teacher ratio especially in lower classes High drop-out rate in upper primary especially for girls
UNHCR Education Unit, Geneva 2011
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Objectives Increase the number of youth in certified trainings Increase the number of students attending secondary education through scholarships Reach 90% of qualified teachers Reach 40% of female teachers Capacity building of teachers Develop school infrastructure Promote safe learning environments Promote community involvement and participation
Uganda Country Profile Bordered by fragile countries that have produced large numbers of refugees in the past few years, Uganda remains politically and economically stable. Following presidential and parliamentary elections held at the beginning of 2011, some political simmering resulted in demonstrations protesting price increases. However, the country continues to be a safe haven for refugees and asylum-seekers from eleven countries. As of 30 June 2011, Uganda hosted 150.712 refugees consisting of Congolese (80.221), Rwandans (16.079), Somalis (17.920), Burundians (7.361) and other nationalities. Total people of concern: 150.712 refugees Main origin of refugees: Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, Burundi Education implementing partners: GIZ, WTU, OPM, IAU, AAH, District Local Governments (DEO’s) Operational partners, GoU & UN sister agencies: UNICEF, FRC, RLP{, JRS, MoES, OPM, CBO’s Education program setting: Urban and camp Comprehensive budget 2012: USD 2.2 million
Situation of refugee education in urban settings Primary and secondary enrolment 100% 80% Female
60% % of children
Male
40%
2008
2009
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
0%
Primary
20%
2010
Note that the figures relate to the situation in Kampala. Enrolment data for urban schools is incomplete and restricted to KCC schools that the office cooperates with through its partners. In comparaision with the settlements, no refugee specific schools are managed by UNHCR in Kampala.
1
Situation of refugee education in camp settings Primary and secondary enrolment 100% 80% % of children
60%
Female
40%
Male
2007
2008
2009
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Primary
0%
Secondary
20%
2010
Refugee youth enrolled in training Female Male 2007 3% 4% 2008 3% 4% 2009 2% 5% 2010 2% 2%
Teacher gender parity in primary- and secondary school 100% 80% Percentage of Teachers w ho are Male
%
60% 40%
Percentage of Teachers w ho are Female
20% 0% 2007
2007 2008 2009 2010
Number of students per teacher 45 47 47 46
Percentage of teachers who are refugees 50% 32% 25% 18%
2008
2009
2010
Presence of a local education Committee with implementing partner/government participation All camps All camps All camps All camps
Note: Students-teacher ratio is lower in upper primary education because of high students drop out. In primary school, the ratio is 100:1.
Challenges and objectives • • • • • • •
Challenges Educational opportunities remain insufficient mainly because of financial limitations Indaequate infrastructure, such as teacher accomodation, school libraries, laboratoires and classrooms Inadequate post primary education opportunities Teacher shortage and high teacher turn over Unstructured implementation of early childhood education High student teacher ratio especially in lower classes High drop-out rate in upper primary especially for girls
UNHCR Education Unit, Geneva 2011
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Objectives Increase the number of youth in certified trainings Increase the number of students attending secondary education through scholarships Reach 90% of qualified teachers Reach 40% of female teachers Capacity building of teachers Develop school infrastructure Promote safe learning environments Promote community involvement and participation
