Why is education important?
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
- Each year someone spends in school accounts for a 10% increase in their potential earnings
- Four years in primary school can boost a farmer’s productivity by nearly nine percent
- Read more about how education reduces poverty (pdf)
Education reduces malnutrition
- The expansion of women’s education since 1990 accounts for a reduction of 902,799 child deaths
- Women’s education is also proven to reduce child stunting
- Read more about how education reduces malnutrition (pdf)
Education improves health
- A good education reduces people's vulnerability to HIV and AIDS
- 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.
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