Education Somalia Project #72050

Galkaio School Clinics for Emergency Care & Health

by Talobeeg Foundation

Project Report | May 25, 2026
Progress Report

By Bashir Mohamed | Project Coordinator

During this reporting period, the Galkaio School Clinics for Emergency Care & Health project continued to make meaningful progress in strengthening access to school-based health and emergency care services. Despite funding and implementation challenges, Talobeeg Foundation maintained momentum by working closely with schools, communities, and local institutions to sustain activities and improve service delivery.

Progress in School Health Services

During the quarter, five schools received refresher training to reinforce school clinic operations and emergency response mechanisms. Each participating school was represented by three students and two teachers, strengthening both peer support systems and school-level capacity to manage basic health needs and emergencies.

The supported schools continue to maintain functional school clinics, providing basic health and emergency support services to students. Ongoing awareness raising among students, teachers, and school communities has further contributed to improved understanding of health promotion, early identification of health concerns, and timely referral practices.

Strengthening Sustainability Through Local Partnerships

The continuity of school clinic activities has been supported through collaboration with local stakeholders, including schools, communities, and relevant authorities. This approach has helped ensure that school health services remain active while promoting local ownership and long-term sustainability.

Advancing Research and Evidence Generation for National Scale-Up

Recognizing the need for evidence-based policy and programming, Talobeeg Foundation has engaged an experienced Public Health Research expert with PhD-level qualifications to support the design of a research component linked to the project.

The Foundation is currently developing data collection tools and research methodologies to assess:

The effectiveness of school clinic interventions in improving student health outcomes and emergency response capacity;
Factors influencing implementation success and sustainability;
Opportunities for replication and expansion of the school clinic model across Somalia.

The findings from this study will provide evidence to inform national policies, strengthen advocacy efforts, and support the institutionalization and scale-up of school health services through government systems.

Looking Ahead

In the coming quarter, Talobeeg Foundation plans to:

Continue refresher training and mentorship for school clinic focal points;
Strengthen awareness campaigns on child health and emergency preparedness;
Finalize and roll out research tools and begin systematic data collection;
Generate evidence to guide future programming and policy discussions on school health in Somalia.

Appreciation

Talobeeg Foundation sincerely thanks GlobalGiving donors and supporters for making this work possible. Your support is contributing to stronger school health systems and improved well-being for children in Somalia. Continued investment will help expand these interventions and build evidence for sustainable, nationwide impact.

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Dec 28, 2025
Quarterly Progress Report

By Nasteho Tahir | Project Lead

Summary of Progress

During Quarter 4 of 2025, Talobeeg Foundation continued preparatory, coordination, and early implementation efforts for the Galkaio School Clinics for Emergency Care & Health project. The project seeks to strengthen access to basic emergency care and essential health services for school-aged children in Galkaio through school-based clinic support, health awareness, and referral mechanisms.

While full-scale implementation was constrained by funding timelines, the Foundation ensured continuity of priority activities through strong local collaboration and adaptive planning.

Activities Undertaken This Quarter

Continued engagement with school administrations, local authorities, and health stakeholders to maintain readiness for project implementation.
Ongoing delivery of basic school health and emergency response support using locally available resources.
Review and refinement of the school clinic intervention model, including emergency care needs, first-aid preparedness, and referral pathways.
Alignment of planned activities with school calendars to ensure effective rollout without disrupting learning processes.

Fundraising Progress and Financial Adaptation

The project has made very strong progress in fundraising, successfully reaching its initial funding target with contributions from only three donors. Building on this positive momentum and in order to sustain and expand implementation, Talobeeg Foundation revised the overall fundraising target to USD 50,000.

While awaiting the disbursement of the first installment of raised funds, the Foundation has continued implementation by mobilizing locally available resources. These include technical and in-kind support from the Ministry of Health, the local government of Galkaio, participating schools, and community structures. This collective effort has enabled essential activities to continue without interruption despite funding delays.

Challenges and Adaptive Measures

The primary challenge during the reporting period was the timing of fund disbursement relative to implementation needs. To mitigate this, Talobeeg Foundation adopted an adaptive approach that emphasized:

Cost-effective use of existing public and community resources;
Phased implementation planning to avoid service disruption;
Strong coordination with local partners to maintain service continuity.

Plans for the Next Quarter

In the next quarter, Talobeeg Foundation plans to integrate ongoing project activities with systematic data collection to support applied research on school health interventions. This will generate evidence on effectiveness, outcomes, and implementation models, which will be used to:

Inform national policy discussions on school health services;
Strengthen advocacy with relevant ministries and stakeholders;
Support the scale-up and institutionalization of school health services across Somalia.

A more detailed implementation and results-focused report will be submitted in the next reporting cycle once activities progress further.

Appreciation

Talobeeg Foundation sincerely thanks GlobalGiving and its donors for their continued trust and support. Your contributions are critical to improving emergency care and health outcomes for children in Galkaio schools.

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