How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp
Summary
A Sudanese refugee named Sahra fled the war in Sudan and now works as the head teacher at a primary school in a refugee camp in eastern Chad. The camp school serves over 1,000 students and helps children from both Sudan and Chad, offering education and protection after many fled violence in Sudan.Key Facts
- Sahra is a Sudanese refugee who became a head teacher in a Chadian refugee camp.
- War between Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces caused many Sudanese people to flee to Chad.
- Chad now hosts nearly one million Sudanese refugees, making it one of Africa’s largest refugee-hosting countries.
- The camp school opened in 2024 with over 1,000 pupils and 30 teachers.
- Teachers, including Sahra, come from the refugee community, helping displaced families.
- The school runs two shifts daily to accommodate all the students.
- Teachers face challenges adjusting to Chad’s curriculum and languages, as Sudanese students mainly speak Arabic and Chadian children speak local dialects.
- Education is seen as important not only for learning but also to protect children from violence and early marriage.
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