Focus on Africa Ethiopia's Tigray region's education system crisis
Oct 24, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Jason Braganza, Executive Director at the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development, sheds light on Africa's crippling debt crisis and its hindering effect on development. Caroline Kisia, Africa Director for Project ECHO, tackles the critical challenges in early cancer diagnosis and treatment. They explore the devastating impact of the Tigray conflict on education, the urgent need for debt reform, and innovative efforts to improve cancer care access amidst healthcare disparities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Teacher's Struggle
- To survive the Tigray war, teacher Tekele Haimanot Gebremeskal resorted to farming.
- However, this wasn't enough, forcing him to rely on support from others.
War's Impact on Education
- The Tigray war devastated the education system, with over 14,000 teachers unaccounted for.
- Many were killed, displaced, wounded, or forced to change occupations due to lack of salary.
Psychological Impact
- Teachers in Tigray exhibit high turnover, lower performance, and PTSD symptoms.
- Students are also traumatized, lack resources, and struggle with learning due to the disruptive environment.