Educational crisis in Ituri: the urgency of acting to ensure the future of children

The alarming situation in the territory of Irumu in Ituri raises a major issue surrounding the education of children, directly impacted by the persistent insecurity that has plagued the region for several years. This crisis, amplified by the action of local armed groups and Ugandan rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), has led to disastrous consequences, endangering the future of thousands of children.

According to Pélerin Loki, head of primary, secondary and technical education in the Irumu region, more than 29,000 students have been forced to abandon school due to the massive movement of schools to supposedly more secure areas. This precarious situation has the effect of depriving these children of their fundamental right to education, plunging them into precarious and inadequate learning conditions.

The movement of schools in Ituri creates major difficulties, in particular the lack of teaching materials essential for quality education. Students are forced to study in deplorable conditions, without access to the books and tools necessary for their education. This reality highlights the urgency of intervention to guarantee the right to education of these vulnerable children, facing major challenges in terms of access to education.

For these young people, peace and stability in their places of origin are essential to find an educational environment conducive to their development. The appeal launched by Pélerin Loki highlights the urgent need to restore a secure environment to ensure the return of schools to their original locations, thus allowing students to resume their education in optimal conditions.

It is essential to mobilize resources and concerted efforts to provide an adequate response to this educational crisis in Ituri. Protecting children’s education and rights must be a top priority, requiring rapid and effective action to safeguard the future of an entire generation facing the adversity of insecurity. The stakes are high and call for unwavering mobilization to guarantee these children the fundamental right to education, the basis of their personal development and their future.