EDUCATION
&
TRAINING
Education in the Central African Republic : A fundamental right in danger
Education is an essential human right, key to individual and collective development. Yet, in the Central African Republic, thousands of children see their futures compromised by a lack of access to stable, quality education.
Our actions target those the system forgets:
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Indigenous children (isolated access, language barriers),
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Young girls (early marriages, family responsibilities),
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Young people who have dropped out of school (former child soldiers, workers).
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📉 Insufficient schooling, alarming dropouts
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87.2% of children are enrolled in primary school, but only 39.7% complete the cycle.
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For secondary education, the figures drop: 21.8% access the first cycle, and 8.9% the second cycle.
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25% of children have no access to primary school at all.
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61% of girls aged 20 to 24 are married early, slowing down their education.
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⚠️ An education system under pressure
40% of teachers are unqualified parent teachers due to a lack of trained staff.
Severe lack of infrastructure: many schools are under-equipped or in poor condition.
Family poverty limits the purchase of school supplies and the regularity of classes.
Our actions for the most vulnerable children
Faced with this situation, Women In Danger CAR is acting to guarantee access to sustainable education:
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Family support:
200 parents trained in 2023.
Family support workshops, held monthly, aim to empower parents—especially single mothers—in managing school procedures. In 2023, 200 parents learned how to replace administrative forms (registration, scholarships, canteen), use online platforms, and understand the education system. These sessions, led by social workers, also include advice on monitoring their children's schooling.
“An informed parent is a better supported child.”
Protection of girls: 80% school retention rate.
Thanks to targeted programs (scholarships, gender equality awareness, and the fight against early marriage), 80% of the girls supported by the association remain in school through high school—a figure well above the national average in the areas of intervention. Leadership clubs and distributions of hygiene kits complete this program.
“Educating a girl transforms an entire community.”
This young man, like 120 others in 2023, left armed groups to rebuild his life through training in carpentry, mechanics, and agriculture. The program includes psychological support and job placement. 70% of participants find stable employment within six months.
"Replacing weapons with tools is possible."
Reintegration through vocational training
"Women in Danger gives a second chance to young people without qualifications who have left the school system by training them in small trades in various fields such as: sewing, mechanics, carpentry, crafts, etc. Our practical programs transform lives and strengthen communities."
Key results:
✔ +40% income in households supported through professional integration.
✔ 1 parent trained = 3 children in school: the multiplier effect of empowerment.
✔ 85% of young people trained find a job or start a business within 6 months.
"Before, I had no qualifications and little hope. Today, I've mastered sewing and am earning my own living. The program has given me back my confidence!"
— Aïssata, 19 years old, beneficiary of sewing training.
"Thanks to the program, I was able to send my two daughters to school and set up my dyeing workshop."
— Mariam, beneficiary mother.
Why does it work?
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Adapted training: Growth professions (crafts, agroecology, digital) + post-training support.
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Inclusive approach: Priority given to women, marginalized youth and vulnerable families.
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Sustainable impact: Poverty reduction and strengthening of the local economy.
"Support our work! Sponsor a young person or fund a starter kit (sewing machine, farming tools, etc.)."
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