Education is one of the most important parts of Concern Worldwide’s charity work. Why? Simply put, education is the key to lifting families out of poverty.
Long-term gains
The long-term economic, social and personal gains from education are proven – for individuals, families, communities and the development of a nation.
To achieve this there must be a minimum standard of education and sufficient levels of literacy, numeracy and life skills to enable people to lift themselves out of absolute poverty.
Facts about education
Education reduces poverty
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Each year someone spends in school accounts for a 10% increase in their potential earnings
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Four years in primary school can boost a farmer’s productivity by nearly nine percent
Education reduces malnutrition
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The expansion of women’s education since 1990 accounts for a reduction of 902,799 child deaths
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Women’s education is also proven to reduce child stunting
Education improves health
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A good education reduces people’s vulnerability to HIV and AIDS
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Education reduces infant mortality
Education reduces inequality
Education is a key factor associated with men’s attitudes toward women – men with less education – particularly those who have not completed secondary school, have more rigid attitudes and are more likely to be violent towards their family.
Source: Concern Worldwide
