Africa Educates Her Campaign - Angola. Season 3. Don't Miss Out! Webisode 9

 Our girls back to school campaign is ongoing

Over 11 million girls may not go back to school after the COVID-19 crisis. When a girl's education is cut short, the impact can be felt for generations. It leaves a vital gap in their community, their country and the world.

Our today's guest is Teresa, she will share with us her academic experience during the time of Covid-19 pandemic.

Hello! My name is Teresa Andre, I am 13 years old and I live in Angola.

I will talk a little about my academic life.

Well, I stopped studying in 2018 due to lack of financial resources. After this event, my parents were having some problems and I went to live with my grandmother. Being there my family managed to raise some money and enrolled me in the 8th grade this year. I studied only until March, then I had to stop due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Now that schools have reopened, have you gone back to school?

No. I didn't go back to school.

Why?

Because of the financial problems

Would you like to go back to school next year?

Yes, I want to go back to school

Have you done anything to continue learning at home?

Not at all, I just check my notebooks.

Have you been complying with the preventive measures against coronavirus?

Yes. I always wash my hands with soap and water, I use mask and disinfect my hands with alcohol gel.

That's all thanks, bye!

11 million.

That’s the number of girls who might not return to school this year due to COVID-19’s unprecedented education disruption. This alarming number not only threatens decades of progress made towards gender equality, but also puts girls around the world at risk of adolescent pregnancy, early and forced marriage, and violence. For many girls, school is more than just a key to a better future. It's a lifeline.

We launched this campaign to ensure that every girl is able to learn while schools are closed and return to the classroom when schools safely reopen. Everyone can play a role in supporting girls ’education - whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, journalist, policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring girls back to school. Tell us your story!

Do you have a personal experience with the coronavirus would you like to share? Or a tip on how your town or community is handling the poverty among women?

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