Tawila, January 30 (Darfur24)
Parents of students in displaced persons’ camps in Tawila locality, North Darfur State, warned on Thursday that the deteriorating condition of school infrastructure and the severe shortage of drinking water services are threatening the continuity of education in the area.
Several parents told Darfur24 that schools in IDP camps, particularly in the Dabba Nayra area, are facing serious challenges, including a lack of classrooms and seating, forcing students to sit on the ground or study under trees.
They said the absence of drinking water inside schools has compounded students’ suffering, especially among lower-grade pupils, noting that these conditions are negatively affecting academic performance and school attendance.
A parent from the displaced communities in Dabba Nayra village, south of Tawila, stated that the poor learning environment, particularly the lack of water, has become one of the primary reasons for student dropout.
Meanwhile, a member of the local education council confirmed to Darfur24 the deterioration of basic services in Dabba Nayra schools, explaining that efforts are underway in coordination with the French Solidarity Organization to connect water networks to several schools in an attempt to ease students’ suffering.
Similarly, teachers reported severe overcrowding in classrooms within the Dabba Nayra school complex. One teacher said Abu Dujana School accommodates thousands of pupils from the primary and intermediate levels, in addition to secondary students.
The teacher added that some classrooms host more than 120 students, placing a heavy burden on teachers and significantly undermining the quality of education.
Another teacher complained about low incentives, explaining that teachers largely depend on parental contributions, and called on UNICEF and its partners to intervene to support teachers and improve the educational situation in the Tawila locality.