Inclusive education for disabled and illiterate girls - campaign with Sofonie Dala. Day 4

  Our girls back to school campaign is ongoing

Even when children have educated mothers, the predominant economic investment to education comes from the father.

This mother tells us her story that she never went to school. She is a widow, lost her home and has no way of paying her children's tuition fees. Today we are going to tell the story of a family without a home.

Hi, how are you?

I'm fine, thanks.

What is your name?

My name is Julha.

Julha how old are you?

I'm 19 years old.

Could you tell us what are you doing here on the streets?

I, my mom and sisters are asking for help.

Why are you asking for help on the streets?

Because we are in need. My father passed away, we are walking with our mother. We have nowhere to go to eat or a house to live.

Julha do you study?

No, I don't study.

Did you ever go to school?

Yes.

When did you stop studying and why?

I stopped studying in 2018 after my father's death. We ran out of money to continue paying for my studies. My mother has no money to support us.

What classes were you at that time?

I stopped in the 6th grade.

How many siblings do you have?

We are 5.

Are these your brothers and sisters here?

Yes, they are.

Are they studying?

No, they don't study either.

Would you like to have an opportunity to study?

Yes I would like.

This webisode argues that children who live among women with high educational attainment are likely to have a higher probability of attending school than those living in communities with low levels of women's education.

Moreover, studies on orphanhood have confirmed this observation such that paternal orphanhood is closely related to reduced household earnings and household poverty, which in turn results either in the postponement of school enrolment or the withdrawal of children from school.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring girls back to school. Join us! 

Our campaign aims to identify illiterate and girls with disabilities in such a way that it supports building an inclusive society for all. 

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