{UAH} THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE EDUCATION SECTOR*

*THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE EDUCATION SECTOR* 

💧Heavy debt burden by private schools as a result of accrued loan interests.

💧Some schools may never reopen 

💧Some students have been exposed to drugs due to peer group influence

💧Has affected H.S.C as some learners may not wait for reopening and will join tertiary institutions in the process

💧High rates of dropouts at all levels

💧Increased teenage marriages 

💧Children, especially girls, have been exposed to domestic violence in homes 

💧Has affected other sectors like Health which sources from the Education sector.

💧Physical and sexual abuse especially on girls

💧Increased early pregnancies 

💧 Increased child labour as children are involved in petty trade to feed their families  

💧Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

💧High rates of unemployment as a result of school closure 

💧Good teachers are opting to quit the  profession for other viable businesses.

💧Social media with all it's negative effects 

💧A large section of those entolled may never finish their education 

💧Parents are reporting income loss since the Education sector influences other sectors. 

💧Threat of social and mental health of the youths (trauma)

💧Has hindered many from joining higher institutions of learning 

💧Has led to  social isolation especially in early childhood 

💧High rates of depression and anxiety among learners and teachers

💧Economic and sexual vulnerability of women

💧 Some learners and teachers have turned to crime

MBALIRWA ISHAKKA

 *MADINAH ISLAMIC SS, NSANGI*

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