Final evaluation: emergency education response for conflict-affected children

Independent evaluation found strong enrolment recovery (87% of target) but weak retention of adolescent girls without a transport or stipend component.

Published 7/30/2026

The evaluation covered relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and sustainability. Learning spaces were operational within 42 days of grant start. Retention of girls aged 13-17 was 61% against 88% for boys; distance to the learning space and unpaid care work were the dominant drivers. Recommendation: budget for accompanied transport or an attendance stipend from the outset in similar contexts.

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