The Sudanese Teachers Committee and the Youth Parliament stated that the education system in Sudan has reached an unprecedented deterioration following the April 15 war, which caused widespread destruction of educational infrastructure and displaced millions of students.

In a joint statement, the Teachers Committee and Youth Parliament said that returning to schools has become a distant dream amid ongoing insecurity, worsening economic crisis, and the parties’ neglect of an entire generation’s future. The statement confirmed agreement to work jointly to ensure a comprehensive and safe return for students and to reform the education system throughout Sudan.

The statement called for raising voices locally and internationally to demand an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of forces from educational institutions by pressuring the warring parties to secure safe corridors for students and teachers. It also called for a joint campaign to mobilize financial support from civil society, international organizations, and donors to rehabilitate damaged schools and pay workers’ dues, including establishing an “Education Support Fund” to ensure the continuity of the educational process and provide necessary tools for teachers and students.

The parties decided to cooperate on developing alternative and flexible curricula suitable for current conditions, especially distance learning, and to integrate materials that promote values of peace, tolerance, and social cohesion to address the psychological and social effects of war. They also support teacher training programs to prepare them to deal with the psychological and social challenges faced by students affected by the conflict, particularly enhancing the role of youth in rebuilding the education system by involving them in planning and implementation committees.

The statement added: “We affirm that education is not just a right but the sole foundation for Sudan’s future, and we believe that students’ return to schools is the first step toward the return of normal life and building lasting peace. Therefore, we call on all political actors, international organizations, and civil society to support these efforts, as investing in education is investing in the hope of the Sudanese people.”