January 24th is International Day of Education 2023 and this year\u2019s theme is \u201cInvest in people, prioritise education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right to education is a human right and the fundamental basis for an individual\u2019s ability to learn and empower themselves. Education has the power to transform lives and offer a pathway out of poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some may take education for granted, there are currently 244 million children out of school across the world. In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, where the literacy rate is 65%, it\u2019s far more challenging to attend school. Less than 40% of girls here complete lower secondary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many of the people we work with face hardships and must prioritise food, water and survival over education. At Self Help Africa, we’re not just supporting hundreds of thousands of farming families to earn more money – we’re enabling them to earn more, so that parents can send their children to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n