ASPIRE
Action to Strengthen Partnerships for Inclusion, Resilience and Education (ASPIRE)
Project Brief
Duration: 5 years (2024-2028)
Donor: Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Partners: Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MOECHE), Somalia Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Disability Aid Foundation (support for children with special needs) Private sector partners and diaspora contributions ADRA Norway (lead implementing partner)
Project Location
Jubaland, Southwest, Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Puntland States, and Banadir Regional Administration (BRA)
Target Group
Primary school learners (16,800 children across 28 schools) Accelerated Basic Education (ABE) learners (6,000 youth in 12 centers) TVET graduates (500 students in 1 TVET center) Teachers (280 primary school teachers and 8 TVET instructors) Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities
Project Description
ASPIRE Somalia is designed to enhance access to quality and inclusive education, vocational training, and livelihood opportunities, particularly for marginalized communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and children. The project aligns with the Federal Government of Somalia’s commitment to education as a tool for peacebuilding and national development, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4, 5, and 8).
ASPIRE seeks to improve learning outcomes by creating safe and inclusive learning environments, strengthening teaching quality, and integrating life skills and technical vocational education (TVET) for youth employment. The project also emphasizes gender equity, disability inclusion, and climate-smart livelihoods to promote resilience and sustainability. It builds upon previous interventions such as SEAQE2 and Together for Inclusion (TOFI), engaging community stakeholders and government entities to ensure long-term impact.
