Africa Educates Her Campaign - Angola. Season 3. Don't Miss Out! Webisode 31

 Our girls back to school campaign is ongoing. Day 31

A record number of children and youth are not attending school because of temporary or indefinite closures mandated by governments in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Today we invited Victoria, she will share with us the challenges she faces to continue learning while her school is closed.

Hi how are you?

I'm fine thanks.

What is your name?

My name is Victoria Domingos.

How old are you?

I'm 11 years old

What is your grade?

Study in the third class.

How did the coronavirus affect your studies?

Difficult.

When was the last time you went to school?

I stopped studying in March 2020, since then I haven't seen my teacher and my classmates again.

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

Not at all.

But why?

Because I've been busy with housework.

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

I don't.

Why?

Because our government has said that only 6th grade and junior students will return to school, 5th grade students and down should stay home.

Do you follow preventive measures against coronavirus?

Not.

Because of what?

I have forgotten.

It is a challenge to ensure children and youth return and stay in school when schools reopen after closures. This is especially true of protracted closures and when economic shocks place pressure on children to work and generate income for financially distressed families.

When schools shut down, early marriages increase, more children are recruited into militias, sexual exploitation of girls and young women rises, teenage pregnancies become more common, and child labor grows.

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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 are 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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