Education Without Barriers
Improving access to education for children with disabilities in Djibouti
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Highlights
In Djibouti, children with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to accessing quality education. Although their right to education is recognized in national policies and laws, implementation gaps remain. The education system is currently undergoing a transition toward full inclusion. During this period, the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP) has opted to maintain special schools to meet existing demand. Key challenges include limited teacher training in inclusive pedagogy, inadequate infrastructure, lack of adapted learning materials, and varying perceptions of inclusive education across the education system. This report, developed under the Learning is For Everyone (LiFE) research, outlines four strategic recommendations to support a progressive, system-wide shift toward inclusive education. These include improving awareness on inclusive education, teacher capacity, data systems, and mobilizing staff in special schools to support mainstream schools. The LiFE research was implemented in Djibouti through a partnership between UNICEF, MENFOP, and the National Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ANPH).
