UNICEF Libya, in partnership with the Libyan Ministry of Local Governance, installed 12 mobile classrooms across the city of Kufra to support growing educational needs.
This initiative addresses severe classroom overcrowding, providing a safe and supportive environment for both local students and newly arrived Sudanese refugee children. The project aims to improve learning conditions and ensure all children in Kufra have access to quality education.
The new classrooms can accommodate around 288 students, offering much-needed space that will allow them to fully participate in school activities. This addition is part of UNICEF’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable children in Libya, particularly in communities facing challenges due to regional conflicts and displacement.
UNICEF’s Representative in Libya, Mohammad Fayyazi, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “Every child has the right to learn in a safe and supportive environment. By expanding the learning space, we’re helping more children access the education they need to thrive. UNICEF thanks the Ministry of Local Governance and our partner, Education Cannot Wait, for making this initiative possible.”
The Mayor of Kufra expressed his appreciation for UNICEF’s continued support, adding, “UNICEF’s projects in Kufra Municipality have been exemplary. We value UNICEF as a key international partner. Adding these 12 mobile classrooms across our schools will help reduce overcrowding and improve learning conditions for our students.”
Libya’s education sector has been under strain due to years of conflict, limited resources, and waves of displacement. Kufra, located near the borders of Sudan and Chad, has experienced a large influx of Sudanese refugee families, placing even greater pressure on local schools. These mobile classrooms are a flexible solution, allowing schools to accommodate more students and integrate refugee children into the community.
UNICEF extended its gratitude to Education Cannot Wait (ECW), a global fund dedicated to providing education in crisis situations, for its vital role in supporting this initiative. ECW’s funding aligns with UNICEF’s mission to ensure that all children, even in challenging circumstances, have access to education and opportunities for a brighter future.
