{"id":3661,"date":"2024-06-15T15:12:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T15:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pdon.org\/?p=3661"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T15:15:08","slug":"the-first-steps-puntlands-journey-toward-inclusive-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pdon.org\/?p=3661","title":{"rendered":"The Great Steps: Puntland’s Journey Toward Inclusive Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Garowe\/Qardho, Somalia \u2013 June 2024<\/strong> \u2013 A three-day outreach campaign across 15 TOFI-supported schools in Puntland has sparked a new wave of commitment to inclusive education, engaging parents, teachers, and school leaders in identifying and supporting learners with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campaign Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 15 schools reached<\/strong> in Garowe & Qardho
\u2705 150+ participants<\/strong> engaged (parents, teachers, organizers)
\u2705 Learners with disabilities identified<\/strong> for further screening
\u2705 Action plans developed<\/strong> for more inclusive classrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It Worked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udce2 Awareness Sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Interactive discussions on the importance of inclusive education<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Guidance on recognizing signs of disabilities in learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udffd\u200d\ud83c\udfeb School-Level Collaboration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Each school\u2019s inclusive team worked with outreach team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Parents and head teachers contributed to action plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\ude80 Next Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Follow-up training for teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Community engagement to sustain momentum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Advocacy for better resources and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        “This campaign opened our eyes\u2014we now see how small changes can make our school welcoming for all children,”<\/em> said a head teacher from Qardho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Challenges & Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        \u26a0 Limited time per school<\/strong> \u2192 More follow-up visits needed<\/em>
        \u26a0 Resource gaps<\/strong> \u2192 Call for increased investment in inclusive tools<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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