Since 2003, families in the Sudan who fled from their homes because of the civil war are still living in temporary camps in the southern part of their country.  These families are completely dependent on relief organizations for their food, water, and healthcare.

CRWRF-supported literacy classes in one Darfur camp provide:

• a productive way to fill empty days
• basic reading and writing skills
• new opportunities for women and girls previously denied an education
• evidence of care from the outside world

The strong cultural belief that girls should not be allowed to go to school or receive education was discussed in camp community meetings before the adult education program began.  As a result of the talks, many women now receive support from their husbands to attend the classes.

CRWRF funds cover the costs for simple classrooms built with local materials, teacher training, and books.  Read the project's Interim Report (3MB pdf), or an interview (225KB pdf) with a woman who attended school for the first time.
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