Why Education?
Education is vital to a thriving society. A society that is ignorant will become the breeding ground for violence and intolerance. But an educated society will be a breeding ground for tolerance and peace, justice and understanding, innovation and advancement, and positive, self-sustaining growth. It's important to educate our children, no matter where they live, for they will grow to become responsible citizens of their society. Each child represents a future, the future of the community, of the country, and indeed the future of the whole world.
Poverty
141,000,000 people in East Africa live on less than $2US/day Typical family size has 6 children. 1
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Cost of education remains the largest obstacle: 700 full board, $30 uniform/shoes, $30 school supplies/term.
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Cost of education remains the largest obstacle: 700 full board, $30 uniform/shoes, $30 school supplies/term.
Access to Education
East Africa has high initial primary enrollment rates (>90%), but lose 30-40% of students before they complete primary school.2
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In 2007, only 25% of elementary school students went on to high school because of the expenses.3
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In 2006, 101 million children, more than half of them girls, were not attending primary school, the majority of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.4
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Sexual violence, unsafe school environments and inadequate sanitation disproportionately affect girls' self-esteem, participation and retention in school.
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In 2007, only 25% of elementary school students went on to high school because of the expenses.3
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In 2006, 101 million children, more than half of them girls, were not attending primary school, the majority of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.4
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Sexual violence, unsafe school environments and inadequate sanitation disproportionately affect girls' self-esteem, participation and retention in school.
Quality of Education
East Africa struggles to provide education quality and infrastructure as indicated by student-to-teacher ratios, primary completion rates, secondary enrollment, and youth literacy rates.
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Student-to-teacher ratios have increased in sub-Saharan Africa due to mandatory enrollment. East Africa averages 72 students to 1 teacher. Four million new primary school teachers are needed in East Africa alone to reach the goal of universal primary education by 2015.
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Crowded and dilapidated classrooms, coupled with insufficient teaching resources and instructional time, reflect well-below average standard of educational institutions. Advanced learning is impeded due to nonexistent basic math and science materials.5
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Student-to-teacher ratios have increased in sub-Saharan Africa due to mandatory enrollment. East Africa averages 72 students to 1 teacher. Four million new primary school teachers are needed in East Africa alone to reach the goal of universal primary education by 2015.
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Crowded and dilapidated classrooms, coupled with insufficient teaching resources and instructional time, reflect well-below average standard of educational institutions. Advanced learning is impeded due to nonexistent basic math and science materials.5
Application of Knowledge
Low innovation and entrepreneurship contribute to high unemployment rates and dependency on foreign aid.
Provide Education Through Merit-Based Scholarships
One of the greatest educational needs in East Africa is funding students' school costs. We provide merit-based support that includes school and exam fees, uniforms and personal supplies, boarding, food and learning materials. This allows students access to schools that they might not otherwise have an opportunity to reach.
Asante Africa Foundation has established partnerships with local African community leaders who have made it their mission to help all children be valued, educated, and healthy. We sponsor girls and boys who are gifted, eager to learn, and financially challenged.
There exists in some people an inherent desire to make the world a better place. As a young girl, Mwanaidi Nuhu recognized that by pursuing an education she could make her world a better place locally and globally. This is a goal she is achieving with the assistance ... Read More
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