Africa Educates Her Campaign - Angola. Season 3. Don't Miss Out! Webisode 14

Our girls back to school campaign is ongoing. Day 14

Children all over the world have had their education severely disrupted this year, as schools struggle to cope with repeated closures and re-openings. Disadvantaged children, however, have been worst-hit by the emergency measures.

Our today's guest is Marcelina, she will share with us the impact of covid-19 pandemic in her life.

My school is closed and may never return

Hello, my name is Marcelina Mateus, I study in the 7th class, I am 14 years old and I live in Luanda.

How has the Coronavirus affected your academic life?

Well, the coronavirus cut my school, this year I'm not studying and I was in 7th grade.

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

No, I don't.

Why?

Because my school is closed permanently. The school leaders thought that school could never evolve again, reason why they made the decision to close the school forever without return.

Will you be able to go back to school next year if you enroll in another school?

Yes, I have this possibility.

Have you been complying with the preventive measures against the coronavirus?

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

Aren't you afraid of the coronavirus?

I'm afraid.

School closures as a result of health and other crises are not new, at least not in the developing world, and the potentially devastating consequences are well known; loss of learning and higher drop-out rates, increased violence against children, teen pregnancies and early marriages.

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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