The Global Search for Education: An Education in Africa
Apr22

The Global Search for Education: An Education in Africa

Nigrán Posted By on Apr 22, 2015

Peshtera   “When I visited a local village, what everyone told me — the chiefs, the parents, the children — was that girls weren’t in school because it was the boys that had a better chance of getting paid work in the future.” — Ann Cotton  Educating girls is a very powerful tool for ending global poverty. Ann Cotton is the Founder and President of Camfed, a world renowned non-profit organization...

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The Global Search for Education: Water
Mar21

The Global Search for Education: Water

Posted By on Mar 21, 2012

 “Healthier children are more effective learners, and girls who spend less time fetching water have more time for school.” — Susan Durston   Image UNI75614:  © UNICEF/NYHQ2009-2062/Estey  “We have reached an important target, but we cannot stop here.  Our next step must be to target the most difficult to reach, the poorest and the most disadvantaged people across the world.  The United Nations General...

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