Educate A Girl, Educate A Nation
EDUCATE A GIRL, EDUCATE A NATION
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. It's a UN day - dedicated “ to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential .”
For $120 you can cover a girl's tuition for school for a year
According to UNICEF 2016 statistics, among youths 15-24 yrs in Sierra Leone, from 2009-2014, the literacy rate for males is 73% and that of girls is 56%. A preference for boys' education remains dominant in many family / community circles - with boys getting priority access to limited opportunities. This mindset has impeded the progress and development of girls .
Girls who are encouraged to continue their education have the life skills and mindset needed for success and continual progress. At-risk girls are maturing into well-educated, emancipated, gainfully employed and self-sufficient women.
These empowered women are the pillars of their families, communities and the nation. When the mother of the home is educated, the health, well-being and success of the entire family is propelled forward and transformed. Educated girls educate the entire nation .
Today, we invite you to send a girl to school for 1 year . You will receive a thank you letter and photo from the girl receiving your support.
Thanks so much for helping to give girls an opportunity to reach their full potential.
