School opening in the refugee’s camps and Intikane Hosting Area
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Although belatedly, schools have now re-opened in all the camps in Tillaberi and in the refugee hosting area of Intikane. On 7th October, Mangaize held a colourful ceremony bringing together parents, teachers and students. A total of 476 pupils, 233 girls and 243 boys registered during the first week. Registration is still ongoing and more students continue to join the classes.
Students, parents and teachers in Mangaize during the school opening ceremony on 7 October 2013
In Intikane, school opened for the first time on Friday 8th November. Previously, only catch up classes had been held in August. During that time, 613 pupils had been targeted, 340 boys and 273 girls. All these pupils have already taken part in the pre-registration.
The ceremony held on Friday 8th November brought in high dignitaries to the school including the Governor of Tahoua , the Regional Director for Education of Tahoua, the Mayor of Tahoua, the Head of UNHCR Field Office as well as other invited guests. This occasion helped sensitize the refugee population on the need for children’s education.
Students in Intikane