CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

WHY CHILDREN’S EDUCATION?

Quality and accessible education is critical for children’s development and the economic stability of their entire communities. On average, a person’s wages increase by 10% with each additional year of education! Research further suggests that an estimated 60 million people would rise out of poverty if they increased their schooling by just two years. Education not only increases productivity and wealth, but also decreases children’s vulnerability to risks like chronic disease, psychological harm, and trafficking. Despite the advantages education offers, globally there are 57 million primary school aged children who are not enrolled in school. Girls are especially disadvantaged, particularly in countries where boys’ education is prioritized. As a result, 1 in 4 girls in low-income countries are not enrolled in school. Investing in high quality and equitable education programs for children is critically needed in the fight against extreme poverty.

DID YOU KNOW?

• 57 million primary school aged children are not enrolled in school
• In the world’s least developed regions, only 44% of school aged children are enrolled in secondary school, compared to 95% in high-income countries
• 1 in 4 girls in low-income countries are not enrolled in school
• 53% of school aged children in low and middle income countries are considered learning-poor: unable to read or understand a simple text by the age of 10

OUR RESPONSE

One Day’s Wages comes alongside grassroots partners to address education barriers and disparities.  Since 2009, we have supported 43 children’s education projects in under-resourced communities, impacting over 35,000 children, parents, and teachers with improved access to school supplies, training opportunities, and learning environments.  Through our partnerships, Manisha was able to remain in secondary school and grow in leadership skills, and Shayhayna received a quality education even after being forcibly displaced from her home in Myanmar.