Education & Wellbeing
At PMWDO, we believe education is the cornerstone of empowerment and social equity. For marginalized communities, especially girls and children with disabilities, access to learning opens doors to dignity, opportunity, and long-term resilience. Through inclusive, community-centered education initiatives, we strive to make sure no child is left behindāregardless of their background or ability.
How We Empower Through Education
Inclusive Education Programs
We rehabilitate schools, provide disability-friendly infrastructure, and offer assistive learning materials like braille papers, slates, and white canes.Emergency Education in Crisis
During droughts, displacement, and environmental shocks, we ensure learning continues through temporary learning spaces, feeding programs, and teacher incentives.Girlsā Education and Menstrual Health
PMWDO distributes feminine hygiene kits, builds gender-friendly latrines, and conducts awareness to reduce stigma and absenteeism among adolescent girls.Community Mobilization & Advocacy
We run radio/TV campaigns, public forums, and door-to-door outreach to increase enrollment and advocate for children with disabilities.School WASH Integration
Clean water, handwashing stations, and safe toilets are key to keeping childrenāespecially girlsāin school. We integrate WASH into our education efforts.
Locations
We operate in over 8 districts across Puntland and Somalia, including: Bosaso, Galkacyo, Galdogob, Garowe, Iskushuban, Ufayn, Boocame, Dhahar
Projects & Impact Highlights
Inclusive Education for Girls with Disabilities
In partnership with UNICEF, we reached 1,350 children (540 boys and 810 girls) with disabilities. We provided:
Cash grants to families
Classroom desks, braille papers, wheelchairs
CEC and teacher training on inclusive practices
ā Result: Enrolment in 40 schools increased significantly
Education in Emergencies ā Bari Region
With SHF support, we supported 3,334 children in 10 schools affected by drought and Cyclone Gati. Interventions included:
School feeding programs
Classroom rehabilitation and new construction
Distribution of learning materials and teacher incentives
Gender-segregated latrines and WASH facilities
Eye Screening & Assistive Devices
Partnering with Aden Adde University, we:
Screened 1,579 students for visual impairments
Distributed 200 reading glasses, 32 braille kits, and white canes
ā Ensured visually impaired learners stay in school
Results at a Glance
1,350+ children with disabilities enrolled
3,334 students reached in emergency response
1,200+ menstrual hygiene kits distributed
20,000+ people reached through advocacy
40 inclusive schools now supported across Puntland
āBefore, our daughter stayed home because we couldnāt afford school fees or sanitary pads. Today, sheās attending school every day, with confidence.ā ā Fadumo Hawo (Partent in Bosaso)
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