Our Story and Mission
Transforming lives through education since 2007
Our History
Founded in 2007 (2000 E.C.), Shaykosh Boarding School was established through a partnership between the Somali Regional State and the Pastoralist Development and Relief Association (PDRA).
As the first boarding institution specifically for pastoralist children in the region, our school was created to address the unique challenges faced by nomadic communities in accessing continuous education.
Since our founding, we have graduated over 7,000 students who are now contributing to their communities in various capacities.
Our Campus
A home away from home for pastoralist children
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To make Shaykosh Boarding School a center of academic excellence that enhances educational opportunities for pastoralist children by nurturing their knowledge, character, and leadership abilities.
Our Mission
To provide pastoralist children with quality, residential education, grounded in Islamic teachings, academic knowledge, and comprehensive care that prepares them to contribute to the development of their communities.
Our Core Values
Justice & Equality
Fair access for all pastoralist children regardless of background
Ethics & Faith
Integration of Islamic teachings in all aspects of education
Unity & Cooperation
Community collaboration for student success
Quality & Transparency
Accountable operations and excellent standards
Graduation Statistics (2000-2017 E.C)
7,102 Graduates and Counting
Transforming lives through education since 2000 E.C.
| Year (E.C) | Boys | Girls | Total | Girls % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| 2001 | 160 | 0 | 160 | 0% |
| 2002 | 192 | 8 | 200 | 4% |
| 2003 | 240 | 16 | 256 | 6.3% |
| 2004 | 250 | 28 | 278 | 10.1% |
| 2005 | 317 | 35 | 352 | 9.9% |
| 2016 | 340 | 54 | 393 | 13.7% |
| 2017 | 392 | 62 | 454 | 13.7% |
| Total | 6,297 | 805 | 7,102 | 11.3% |
Increasing Female Enrollment
From 0 girls in 2000 to 62 in 2017 - progress continues
Our Progress
Since our founding, we have made significant strides in increasing access to education for pastoralist children, particularly girls who faced even greater barriers to education.
Our boarding model has proven successful in providing stability and continuity in education for children from nomadic backgrounds.
The growing percentage of female students demonstrates our commitment to gender equality in education.
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