INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR MIGRANT COMMUNITY IN KENYA & SOMALIA (IIDEMIC)
Mogadishu University is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking educational initiative: the INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR MIGRANT COMMUNITY IN KENYA AND SOMALIA (IIDEMIC). This transformative project has received substantial multi-country, cross-regional funding from the European Union through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The project’s timeline extends over a period of three years, starting from January 1st, 2024.
IIDEMIC aims to revolutionize the educational landscape for migrants and refugees in Kenya and Somalia. This project is committed to enhancing employability by focusing on soft skills development, integrating 21st-century skills, and harnessing innovative digital tools in teaching practices.
Key objectives of IIDEMIC project include the development of a lifelong learning platform accessible to refugees and migrants, the creation of an inclusive education program, and the enhancement of soft skill competencies among Somali refugees in Kenya and Somalia.
To address the diverse needs of the migrant and refugee population, training modules will be developed covering Contemporary Instructional Methods for Teaching Adult Learners, Adaptive Instructional Resources, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Entrepreneurship, Digital and Assistive Technology Learning Tools, Inclusive Education for Migrants & Refugees, Basic Health Education, Maternal and Child Health & Promotion, Guidance & Counselling – Reintegration and Cultural Diversity, Democracy & Translanguaging. These modules will have both short-term and long-term impacts, improving the quality of education and nurturing skilled graduates and professionals.
In addition to Mogadishu University, the IIDEMIC project brings together esteemed collaborators such as Kenyatta University (Kenya), Kutahya Dumlupinar Universitesi (Turkiye), Uniwersytet WSB Merito W Poznaniu (Poland), Red Sea University (Somalia) and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Kenya).
Mogadishu University and our esteemed partners are excited to embark on this journey of empowerment through innovation, aiming to set a new standard for educational excellence and inclusivity.
Together, we will make a lasting impact on the lives of migrants and refugees, providing them with the necessary tools and skills for a brighter future.
Join us as we redefine education and build a more inclusive society.