According to a recent survey conducted by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), more than 76% of Sudanese refugee families in Chad report that their children have dropped out of school since fleeing the conflict in their home country. The survey, which included 294 households and 748 individuals, indicates that the educational disruption is significant, particularly given that approximately 41% of the surveyed families have school-aged children. This highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on young people's education and future prospects in refugee situations.

A major barrier identified in the survey is the lack of documentation among newly arrived refugees. None of the respondents had birth certificates, and a staggering 87% of households reported lacking any form of identity documents, which were often lost or confiscated during their escape from Sudan. This absence of legal identification complicates access to education, exacerbating the difficulties faced by these families as they seek to establish stability in a new and challenging environment.

Safety and security concerns have also been underscored as critical factors in the displacement of these families. The study found that 67% of the families cited security issues as the primary reason for fleeing their homes in Sudan. This underlines not only the immediate humanitarian crisis faced by the refugees but also calls for urgent international attention and support to address the educational needs and legal recognition of these children and families in Chad.