Africa Educates Her Campaign - Angola. Season 3. Don't Miss Out! Webisode 24

 Our girls back to school campaign is live in Angola. Day 24

Helping children and young people cope with the changes caused by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) means providing accurate information, discussing facts without causing undue alarm, and re-establishing routines.

Our today's guest is Estefania, she will share with us the impact of Covid-19 on her academic life.

Interview with Estefânia

Hello! how are you?

Hi, I'm fine thanks.

What is your name?

My name is Estefania

How old are you?

I am 6 years old.

Estefania do you study?

Yes, I study in the first grade.

Why don't you go to school anymore?

I don't go to school because of the coronavirus.

What is coronavirus?

Coronavirus is a disease.

Being at home, have you done anything to continue learning?

Yes, I have been receiving some topics and exercises to solve at home.

Isn't it difficult?

It's hard.

Do you want to go back to school?

Yes I want.

Why?

Because I miss my classmates and my teachers.

Have you been following the coronavirus prevention measures?

Yes I do.

I wash my hands with water and soap, disinfecting them with alcohol gel and use face mask.

Ok bye!

The COVID ‑ 19 pandemic is harming health, social and material well-being of children worldwide, with the poorest children, including homeless children and children in detention, hit hardest. School closures, social distancing and confinement increase the risk of poor nutrition among children, their exposure to domestic violence, increase their anxiety and stress, and reduce access to vital family and care services.

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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!

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