School education creates opportunities: Children who go to school have a better chance of getting a job, are more aware of health risks and can make meaningful decisions about their own lives. But many families in the countries of the South live in extreme poverty. That’s why children also have to work to earn a living for the family. The result is that more than 100 million children across the world do not go to school. In its project work and as a member of The International Campaign for Education Kindernothilfe campaigns to ensure that education does not remain a luxury.
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It is difficult to get a good job without education. This applies all over the world. As farming does not yield enough to feed them, many people in developing countries have to look for jobs elsewhere. That is why Kindernothilfe supports vocational training opportunities for children and young people.
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The Global Campaign for Education carries out events and campaigns each year to achieve “Education for All”. The highlight of these events is the global week of action which takes place at the end of April every year. Kindernothilfe is a member of this alliance.
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