IHA-UNICEF with Funds from the Republic of Korea in collaboration with Abyei MoGEI distributed Scholastic Materials to Strengthen the Accelerated Learning Programme in Abyei

Abyei, 12 June 2026 – Integrated Humanitarian Aid (IHA), with support from UNICEF, successfully distributed scholastic materials to learners and teachers across the three Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) centres in Abyei. The distribution is part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality, inclusive education for children and young people who have missed out on formal schooling due to conflict, displacement, and other humanitarian challenges.

The learning materials were delivered to Mulmul ALP Centre, Abyei Boys ALP Centre, and Abyei Girls ALP Centre, providing essential teaching and learning resources that support the effective implementation of the Accelerated Learning Programme. The distribution responds to the need for adequate educational materials, helping to create better learning conditions and improve classroom experiences for both learners and teachers.

For teachers, the scholastic materials provide the tools needed to plan and deliver well-structured, interactive, and learner-centred lessons. The availability of appropriate instructional resources enhances lesson preparation, supports effective classroom management, and enables teachers to engage learners through more participatory teaching approaches. These resources are helping to improve the overall quality of education delivered in the ALP centres.

For learners, access to individual learning materials is essential to active participation in the classroom. The distributed resources enable learners to follow lessons more effectively, complete classwork and assignments, practise newly acquired skills, and build confidence in their learning. By reducing the shortage of essential educational materials, the initiative contributes to improved attendance, learner engagement, and better educational outcomes.

The support is particularly significant for learners enrolled in the Accelerated Learning Programme, many of whom have experienced prolonged interruptions to their education because of conflict, displacement, poverty, or other socioeconomic challenges. The programme provides these learners with an opportunity to regain lost years of education through an accelerated and flexible learning pathway that prepares them for continued education and future opportunities.

The distribution also reflects IHA’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education. The scholastic materials benefit learners from host communities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, refugees, and learners with disabilities, ensuring that vulnerable children and young people have access to the resources they need to learn in a safe and supportive environment. By promoting equal access to educational materials, the programme contributes to reducing barriers to learning and advancing educational equity across the supported communities.

This activity forms part of the broader Accelerated Learning Programme being implemented by Integrated Humanitarian Aid in partnership with UNICEF to expand educational opportunities for out-of-school and over-age children in Abyei. Through continued investment in teaching and learning resources, teacher support, and improved learning environments, the programme is helping vulnerable learners acquire foundational knowledge, develop essential life skills, and build pathways toward a brighter future.

Integrated Humanitarian Aid remains committed to working closely with UNICEF, education authorities, local communities, and other partners to ensure that every child has access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The distribution of UNICEF-supported scholastic materials represents a significant milestone in strengthening the implementation of the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) in Abyei. By equipping teachers and learners with essential teaching and learning resources, Integrated Humanitarian Aid (IHA) continues to enhance the quality of education, improve learner participation, and create a more inclusive and conducive learning environment for vulnerable children and youth.

As of the latest enrolment, the three ALP centres are serving a total of 913 learners, demonstrating the growing demand for accelerated and flexible learning opportunities across the project area. Female learners account for the majority of enrolment, highlighting the programme’s contribution to improving girls’ access to education.

As of June 2026, with 913 learners enrolled, including 287 boys (31.4%) and 626 girls (68.6%), the programme is making an important contribution to expanding equitable access to education for children and young people affected by conflict, displacement, and other humanitarian challenges. The continued provision of quality learning materials, together with sustained support from UNICEF and the commitment of Integrated Humanitarian Aid, will help ensure that learners have the resources they need to succeed academically, remain engaged in school, and build a foundation for brighter futures.