Poverty is one of the main factors preventing girls from going to school, as many families in poor areas struggle to afford school fees. Sometimes, parents might decide to keep their daughters at home to deal with domestic chores, look after their younger siblings, or help with farming or any other type of work to generate income.

At Humanity First International, we understand that real impact comes from addressing social issues at their core. That’s why girls’ education cannot be improved without tackling communities’ financial constraints. When families have a more secure income, the likelihood of girls staying in school and finishing their studies increases.

Therefore, our Knowledge for Life programme works hand in hand with food security, global health and water for life programmes to alleviate poverty and achieve the desired outcome from promoting girls’ education.