June 30, 2024
Sawa: A Place of Restoration, Centre
Of Patriotism and Education
Starting from 1994, it’s been a tradition for the Eritrean youth to devote one year to Sawa to complete their high school education and to attend military training. The purpose of this national tradition is to connect the Eritrean youths to their history and to make them realize and accept certain roles, and duties. Thus, the academic, military and political education carried out in Sawa is one form of political socialization, which helps the youth stand behind the national goals of Eritrea. Sawa as an institution teaches not only rights and duties but also a sense of tradition, community, and identity. Sawa fosters national consolidation…
