With more than 263 million children and youth worldwide without access to basic education, the need is both great and urgent. An estimated 61 million primary school kids are out of school, more than half of which are girls.
We believe in the power of education. It is at the heart of everything a child thinks, aspires to, and becomes – education shapes futures and helps create a better world for generations to come. Poverty should never be a barrier to fulfilling potential and that’s why we work closely with local government, community leaders and educators to identify opportunities and initiatives that have the scope and potential to change the lives of children and young people for years to come.
There is no doubt that literacy is directly linked to economic growth as established by numerous studies, research, and findings over the years. Recent reports conclude that human capital accumulation matters a great deal in the long run when it comes to the wellbeing of nations.
When humans are invested in, be it vocational skills or academic, it yields better economic returns. Simply put, an educated society has more chances of progress and prosperity. Studies also indicate that countries that focus on increasing their literacy skills have more success in economic growth and societal well-being than the ones where literacy and skill rates are low.
Educating the population put nations on the track for success.”
