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Education systems are failing our children
Nearly two-thirds of 10-year-olds are estimated to be unable to read and understand a simple text. Without urgent action, this global learning crisis will become a generational catastrophe.
Education systems were already failing our children even before the pandemic. COVID-19 has exacerbated this learning crisis and children in almost every country have fallen behind in their learning.
We need a global effort to tackle the learning crisis head on. Together, we can help every child gain basic reading and maths skills and unlock their potential.
Barriers to Children’s Education When Living in Poverty
Poverty affects education in many ways. A child’s parents may not have attended school. They may not understand the importance of education. Financial barriers can make it difficult for a family to prioritize education.
Children from low-income families are four times more likely to miss out on an education than children from high-income families. Even if public school is free, some schools require uniforms and supplies to be purchased. If lower-income children can’t afford the items, they are not allowed to enroll. Unlike the United States, many countries have no laws to ensure that children have a right to an education.
When a family is very poor, the parents may feel they have to send their children to work rather than attend school. For many, this choice is the only way they can afford to put food on the table — an issue not common to families with higher incomes.
Only 49%
OF SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
actually attend school
4.5 Million
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN CHILDREN
are unable to attend school
52%
OF CHILDREN WORLDWIDE
not attending school are female
Give an Education to a Child in Poverty
Education is a major component to fighting global poverty. Our holistic child development model helps break down the barriers that prevent children from receiving an education. From tutoring, health care, purchasing school supplies and uniforms, and other supplementary educational benefits, we work to ensure that all children have access to the tools they need to minimize the impact of poverty in their lives.
Help reduce the effects of poverty on children. Your donation to our Educational Needs fund will help children all over the world break the cycle of poverty and take advantage of all the opportunities that await them.
Every $1.25 you donate per week or $5 a month helps someone in the world, Mcarehelps safely handover to
who really needed that support.
