Document Type
Brief
Publication Date
3-1-2022
Abstract
This brief summarizes a case study that assessed the gendered impact of COVID-19 school closures in Kenya. COVID-19 school closures escalated education inequalities especially for girls and young people in rural areas. These closures exacerbated adolescent mental health issues, food and economic insecurity, and experiences of violence. COVID-19 response programs implemented by both the Government of Kenya and non-state actors were not able to fully mitigate the impacts of school closures for adolescents, teachers, or schools. Continued efforts to understand the implications of school closures and to support vulnerable students are needed.
DOI
10.31899/sbsr2022.1003
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Mbushi, Faith, Natalie Wyss, Emily EunYoung Cho, Karen Austrian, Eva Ireri Muluve, Laura Muthoni, and Beth Kangwana. 2022. "Gendered effects of COVID-19 school closures: Kenya case study," GIRL Center Research Brief no. 11. New York: Population Council.
Project
GIRL Center