The USAID-funded Bar Ama Baro (BAB) program is transforming education in Somalia by empowering teachers to create effective and joyful learning environments, even in the most challenging circumstances. In collaboration with government counterparts, BAB has trained over 5,000 teachers in accelerated education, social-emotional learning and safe school environment strategies. These practical, hands-on methods are designed to support vulnerable and out-of-school youth, leading to remarkable outcomes:
- 78 percent of teachers regularly use structured lesson plans.
- 56 percent implement learner-centered group work and pair activities, even in large classes.
- 84 percent adopt positive discipline strategies.
