adolescents are out of school
of children in Sub-Saharan Africa finish secondary school
of secondary school increases wages by 10%
Greater participation in secondary school (high school) supports economic growth, gender equity and better health. Every additional year of education increases a student’s lifetime earnings by about 10%. The benefits of educating girls are particularly high. Women who have gone to school have fewer unwanted pregnancies, healthier children and face lower infant mortality rates.
Despite these benefits, millions of children are denied an opportunity to attend school every year. Globally, there are 63 million adolescents who are out of school, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. In many developing countries girls are more likely to be out of school than boys, especially if they are poor or live in rural areas. Fewer than one in five girls complete secondary school in sub-Saharan Africa.
Barriers to secondary school vary from location to location. The cost of school fees and supplies, long distances to schools, safety concerns (especially for girls) and cultural norms are some of the main reasons why adolescents don’t attend school.
Your donation helps to overcome some of the key barriers to secondary education. It reduces or eliminates the cost of tuition, supplies, food, and transportation.
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