Sudan’s education system has suffered an unprecedented collapse since the April 15 war, with destroyed school infrastructure and millions of displaced pupils making a return to classrooms a distant prospect, the Sudanese Teachers’ Committee and the Youth Parliament said in a joint statement.
They said insecurity, a deepening economic crisis, and the warring parties’ neglect of an entire generation have stalled reopening plans. The groups pledged to work together on a safe, nationwide return to schooling and broader sector reform.
Their appeal urged an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of fighters from schools and universities, and pressure on combatants to guarantee safe corridors for students and teachers. They also called for a joint funding drive involving civil society, international agencies and donors to rehabilitate damaged schools, pay staff arrears, and create an “Education Support Fund” to keep learning going.
The statement proposed flexible, alternative curricula suited to wartime conditions—including remote learning—while integrating content that promotes peace, tolerance and social cohesion. It also backed teacher training for psychosocial support and greater youth participation in planning and implementing the sector’s recovery.
“Education is not just a right; it is the foundation of Sudan’s future,” the groups said, adding that getting children back to school is the first step toward normal life and lasting peace.
