Innovative Finance
August 1, 2024
Context
In Cameroon, the education sector faces a crisis marked by ongoing attacks on schools and overcrowded, poorly maintained classrooms accommodating over 1.4 million children. As of 2022, attacks on schools continued steadily, leading to the closure of 3,285 schools nationwide. The Northwest and Southwest regions are particularly affected, with 68% and 39% of schools being non-operational, totaling 2,245 schools in these areas alone.
Solution
Internally Displaced Pupils who were formerly timid or unable to open up about their worries become more confident in themselves. Boys and girls are more able to share their feelings about various topics, such as the death of loved ones, their traumas, fears, and frustrations with teachers, as well as some of their friends. Moreover, the Better learning program (BLP) aimed to help children manage negative emotions through calming down exercises, thereby improving social cohesion in school.
Impact
There are no reports or evaluations conducted regarding the intervention that could highlight the impact of the better learning program.