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Over the past decade, Ethiopia has made great strides in enrolling children in primary school. Thanks to significant new investments by the government and donor partners, primary school enrollment rates more than doubled between 1999 and 2007 (from 34% to 71%). However, the rate of transition to secondary school remains low and employment opportunities for youth who do graduate are limited.
On day 3 of our trip to Africa, we were able to witness and discuss these successes and challenges first-hand, as we visited the Ministry of Education for a meeting with senior Ministry officials and also visited a local primary school. Here are some photos I took.
-Morgana Wingard
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June 19, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Great pictures, Morgana! So good to see these children in school and happy to learn. We need to see more of this investment for Africa’s Future throughout the Continent.
Kudos to Ethiopia for being in the forefront of this effort.
Great reports coming out of this trip by ONE & (RED). Please keep up your efforts.
AS ONE, debbie
June 19, 2009 at 6:07 pm
It is so wonderful to hear that more Ethiopian kids have the chance to go to school learn and be somebody tomorrow. I my self came from Ethiopia to U.S.A 18 years ago went to school became RN (Nurse) now making a difference in the world and I wish that kind of chances for all. I also thank you those people who travel to Africa and many other poor countries and share their talent, time, energy and love keep up the good work I my self would like to do the same as soon as I find the way if somebody have an idea how I can get involve in helping I am morethan willing to help. please contact me.
Thank You.