November 02, 2024For Immediate Release Sudan is experiencing the world’s worst education crisis, with approximately 19 million children—nearly half of the country’s young population—currently out of school. Due to protracted and escalating armed conflicts, particularly in Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile, over 90% of Sudan’s nearly 28,000 schools are now closed or rendered inaccessible. This situation leaves a devastating gap in educational access, with a generation of children facing the bleak reality of lost potential, interrupted learning, and few pathways for future opportunity. The recent armed conflicts have caused the forced displacement of more than 24 million people, exacerbating...
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The Day of theAfrican Child
Report Education in Crisis (EiC) marked the Day of the African Child 2025 in the Nuba Mountains, Sudan, under the theme “No Child Left Behind in Education.”The event celebrated the resilience and courage of children living in conflict-affected regions while advocating for every child’s right to education, protection, and dignity.Through collaboration with community leaders and partners, EiC amplified children’s voices and reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, quality education for all — even in the most fragile contexts Read the full report (PDF): Download here For further information or to support our efforts, please contact:Email: media@eduincrisis.orgFor irregularities: report@eduincrisis.orgEducation in CrisisTel: +256 703 287698
Turning Pain into Purpose — The Founding of Education in Crisis
Education in Crisis (EiC) was born out of a deep conviction that every child no matter where they are born or what circumstances they face deserves the chance to learn, dream, and shape their future. George Omer Nalo, the founder of EiC narrates the founding of Africa’s 3 time award winning NGO making accessible the Right to Education to all in hard-to-reach places in the world. The idea emerged in the aftermath of years of witnessing conflict and displacement rob countless children across Sudan and the region of their right to education. Communities were determined, parents were hopeful, but classrooms...
The Day of the African Child 2025
The largest child gathering in the region brought together over 2,000 participants across the region. From government officials, NGOs, COSs, African Union, Partners, youth, women groups and learners, to mark the 1976 Soweto Uprising. On the Day of the African Child 2025, Education in Crisis (EiC) joins millions across the continent to honor the courage, resilience, and potential of Africa’s children right here in the Nuba Mountains, Sudan. This year’s theme calls for renewed action to guarantee every child’s right to quality education, protection, and participation. At EiC, we stand with displaced, marginalized, and crisis-affected children—amplifying their voices and ensuring...
George Omer Nalo Speech at HNPW 2025
This video captures the EiC’s Founder, George Omer Nalo’s powerful speech at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) 2025. Speaking on behalf of Education in Crisis (EiC), he addresses critical challenges in education for displaced and crisis-affected communities, empowerment of youth in humanitarian action, emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative action, sustainable solutions, and increased investment in education in emergencies. His speech highlights EiC’s commitment to ensuring every child, especially in conflict zones like the Nuba Mountains, has access to quality education. Watch as he calls upon humanitarian agencies, policymakers, and global partners to prioritize education as a fundamental...
السودان، أزمة منسية في العالم.
بيان صحفيأروشا، تنزانيا / جبال النوبة، السودان – 23/09/2025 يشهد السودان اليوم واحدة من أخطر الأزمات الإنسانية والتعليمية في العالم. فحتى قبل اندلاع الحرب الحالية، كان البلد يواجه بالفعل عواقب النزوح والصراع والصدمات المناخية المدمرة. منذ أزمة دارفور في عام 2003 وجنوب كردفان في عام 2011، اقتُلعت ملايين الأسر من جذورها، وأصبح السودان موطناً لأكثر من مليون لاجئ — ثاني أكبر عدد من اللاجئين في إفريقيا. كثير منهم فروا من العنف في جنوب السودان ومنطقة تيغراي الإثيوبية بحثاً عن الأمان والكرامة داخل حدود السودان. الأمل في مستقبل سلمي الذي برز عام 2019 بعد إزاحة الرئيس السابق عمر البشير سرعان ما...
Statement by EiC on the Situation in the DRC
September 20, 2025 Education in Crisis (EiC) expresses deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where armed conflict, displacement, and instability continue to threaten the rights, safety, and future of millions—especially children and youth. The escalating violence in parts of eastern DRC has forced thousands of families to flee their homes, disrupted access to basic services, and severely undermined children’s access to safe, inclusive, and quality education. Schools have been attacked or used for military purposes, teachers displaced, and entire communities left with no access to learning. EiC stands in solidarity with...
EiC Recognized in UK Non-Profit Awards 2025
Arusha, Tanzania – 20 September 2025 – Education in Crisis (EiC), a youth-led organization working to protect and restore education for children affected by conflict, poverty and displacement led by professional youth from 7 African countries united by one mission: making accessible equitable, inclusive, quality education to all, has been awarded the “Most Dedicated Children’s Education Services Organisation 2025 – Sudan” by Acquisition International (UK) under its prestigious Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2025. Present in Sudan since 2020 through its flagship program: The Foundational Scholars Program, this award recognizes EiC’s relentless efforts to ensure that children in Sudan, one of the...
EiC Cholera Emergency Response in Heiban County: Protecting Vulnerable Communities
The cholera emergency response intervention, funded by NRC Sudan and implemented by EiC, focused on reducing the spread of cholera through comprehensive health education, mass awareness campaigns, and promotion of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices. The initiative also included distribution of critical sanitation materials particularly soap and active community engagement to contain the outbreak in Heiban County and prevent further transmission. Cholera is an extremely virulent acute diarrheal disease caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with Vibrio cholerae. It affects both children and adults and can be fatal within hours if left untreated. Recognizing the severity of this...
Relief Kitchen: Nourishing Minds in Emergencies
Background and Rationale The Nuba Mountains region of Sudan has been severely impacted by prolonged conflict, displacement, and economic instability. These challenges have led to widespread food insecurity, limited access to education, and disruptions in community livelihoods. Vulnerable populations, particularly school-aged children, face the dual burden of malnutrition and lack of access to quality education. Hunger and poverty have become major barriers to school attendance, as many families are forced to prioritize survival over education. To address these challenges, Education in Crisis (EiC) launched the Relief Kitchen Project—a community-driven initiative aimed at providing nutritious meals to schoolchildren and their families. By tackling food...
Education in Crisis Adopts UN PSEA Policy (ST/SGB/2003/13)
Education in Crisis (EiC) reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by endorsing the “Statement of Commitment on Eliminating Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN and Non-UN Personnel.” EiC integrates protection measures across all operations, ensuring prevention, survivor support, accountability, and collaboration with global partners. Read more about our commitment to safeguarding dignity and rights. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support system-wide implementation of the zero- tolerance policy, EiC Executive Director on August 14, 2024 decided to adopt the standards...
Education in Crisis Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile Regions Amid Famine Outbreak as Declared by SPLM-N.
August 15, 2024For Immediate Release Education in Crisis urgently calls for immediate and coordinated humanitarian interventionin the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile regions following the recent statement by the SudanPeople’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM/N), which highlights the severe famineoutbreak threatening the lives of thousands of people in the region including children. The Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile, are regions long affected by conflicts, have seen arapid deterioration in food security due to ongoing armed violence, displacement, and nowthe impending famine. The situation is dire, with going-to-school and out-of-schoolchildren (30% malnourished) and vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of this crisis. Education in Crisis echoes...