Education is important for empowering individuals and developing societies. Lack of education is linked to issues like poverty, poor health, and low economic growth. While global enrollment in primary education is high, millions of children still lack access to schooling, especially in parts of Africa. Educating girls in particular has wide-ranging benefits and is associated with lower population growth, better health outcomes, and greater economic opportunities.

1. “ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”-Nelson Mandela

2. Table Of Contents Quick Facts Education What is it? Why is it Important? Benefits Statistics Literacy What is it? Consequences Statistics

3. Quick Facts Most Africans earn less than 1$ per day (Grant Lewis 8) Yearly, they earn less than $365 The average minimum wage worker in Canada makes $15, 931 yearly (" CTV.ca | CEOs pass average Canadian salary by Jan. 2") .

4. Human Right : Basic rights and freedoms that are entitled to all humans Article 26 : “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages” (Universal Declaration of Human Rights ) One out of three children have never seen the inside of a classroom (UNESCO | Education - Primary Education)

5. Education Definition: Education is the process of being instructed with knowledge in a structured way (Oxford American Dictionaries) Aspect of being taught different concepts that expands one’s future opportunities. Public School systems were created for young children’s compulsory education to give children the rights they deserve (Proquest)

6. Importance of Education “ Education, the key to unlocking the potential of individuals, can also play a crucial role in improving political, social and economic conditions. ” (Grant Lewis 13 ) Lack of education can possibly lead to warfare (Stendel) Education can contribute to the growth of a country's economy. Education has many benefits .

7. Girls Sent to School  Benefits By children being educated, they know more about the world around them: the good and the bad Reduce fertility rate: Delay birth and marriage Healthier less babies For every 1 educated girl, fertility rates decrease by 10% (60 Million Girls - Home) Lower infant mortality rates: Educated about various diseases Assure proper nourishment for children (healthier babies) ( http:// web.worldbank.org /)

8. Reduce maternal mortality rates: Aware of the circumstances of early pregnancies For every 1,000 girls going to school, 2 mothers are prevented from dying (60 Million Girls - Home) A protection against HIV/AIDS: Reduce women’s liability Educated about the disease and how to prevent it (cause) (http:// web.worldbank.org /)

9. Statistics Globally 570 million children are enrolled in primary education (Goal%202%20FINAL ) 93 million children are out of school (" Childinfo.org / Statistics by Area - Education - The challenge" ) 40 million children in Africa are not enrolled in school ( Grant Lewis 13)

10. Countries Boys Enrolement (%) (2000-2006) Girls Enrolement (%) (2000-2006) Canada 99 100 (UNICEF - At a glance/ Canada - Statistics) United States 92 93 ( UNICEF - At a glance/ United States of America - Statistics) China 99 99 (UNICEF - China - Statistics) Ethiopia 71 66 ( UNICEF - Ethiopia - Statistics) India 92 86 (UNICEF - India - Statistics ) Burundi 63 58 (UNICEF - Burundi - Statistics )

11. (Grant Lewis 22)

12. African Classroom American Law Classroom VS (" Flickr Photo Download/ An African Classroom 1") (”Flickr Photo Download/ Converting Moresby Classroom to a Courtroom.”)

13. Literacy Definition: Ability to read and write (Oxford American Dictionaries) Literacy is an essential aspect of life. It is how humans communicate with one another in a common language. Without it, there would be no means of communication

14. Consequences of Illiteracy Poverty Less qualified for jobs – low income Economy suffers Malnutrition Children deprived of education Lack of Education ( Education - Education For All (EFA) )

15. 26% of the world’s adult population is illiterate (International Literacy Day/ Facts about illiteracy ) 770 million illiterate adults (Education ) 1/5 of adults are illiterate ( World Literacy in Brief/ UNESCO Education ) Statistics

16. Distribution of Adult Illiterates 2000-2004 (Grant Lewis 22)

17. Click On the Link to Access Website Free The Children 60 Million Girls UNESCO UNICEF Other Sources: Afghanistan Girls In Education Education For All Profiles In Courage Human Rights Aids in Africa

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