PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

Achieving gender equality is a catalyst to preventing poverty. Every child should have the right to a good quality education, regardless of their gender. Unfortunately, school completion rates for girls are lower in low-income countries, especially in areas affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. In these situations, women are often forced to take care of their families, get into early marriages, or become pregnant. These limitations make it harder for them to financially afford school fees, putting them back into the cycle of poverty.

BENEFITS OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

Providing educational support for women in need has incredible benefits for society. Women who complete school can get a better job with higher wages while increasing the country’s productivity and contributing to economic growth. Some countries can lose up to billions each year by not educating girls to the same level as boys.

Going to school also provides health knowledge regarding better practices of sanitation, nutrition, and immunization, leading to fewer deaths and preventable diseases. They have more control over their lives and have an increased sense of their capabilities and worth, leading to more decision making in their households and less instances of domestic violence. Additionally, women are more likely to take on leadership positions when they are educated, contributing positively to the betterment of society.

HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

You can provide educational support in a multitude of ways, such as donating to assist with school fees, educational training towards entrepreneurship or training on agriculture. This makes it easier for women who may lack the financial resources to continue their education and allows them to retrieve higher paying jobs. Agricultural training for women in the developing world is essential and can help them earn their own income without the reliance on their male counterparts. Additionally, entrepreneurship trainings lead to more women starting their own businesses, becoming leaders in a space that is heavily dominated by men. Donate to the Sukoon project and make a difference for women across the world.