Over half of Nigerien children are out of school, and nearly 70% of those aged 15 to 24 are neither employed, nor in education or training. These percentages are even higher for girls, often due to early marriage. Another major factor contributing to low school attendance and high drop out rates is the lack of comfortable and welcoming learning environments. Essential supplies and infrastructure like desks, fans and toilets are vital to ensuring children can thrive in school.

One Day’s Wages partnered with Remember Niger Coalition to equip three schools (Azzel Primary School, Guidan Arna Primary School, and Aguie Middle School) with school supplies and infrastructure. By outfitting classrooms with desks, seating, chalkboards and ceiling fans, students are more likely to attend school regularly and have improved academic outcomes.  Through our partnership, attendance during the 2023-2024 school year was 96% for primary school students, and 98% for middle schoolers. Incredibly, 97% of students passed the end of primary school exam, and matriculated into middle school!