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Picture a world where every individual, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. This is the harmonious tune of true equality and the shared melody of our humanity.
At Promise Hill Project, we are committed to making this vision a reality through our Education Program, for we firmly believe that education is the most powerful investment we can make in creating a better future for all. Basic education should be the cornerstone of progress, but in many places, it remains a stark symbol of inequality, where barriers like gender discrimination, economic disparities, and inadequate resources obstruct access to this fundamental right.
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The Basic Education Challenge
Basic education, often taken for granted in developed nations, remains an elusive dream for many in developing nations. Gender and economic disparities, coupled with limited resources, leave multitudes of people from the lesser privileged sections of society, deprived of basic education. This disparity also creates a significant gap between higher and lower levels of education.
According to UNICEF, over 600 million children and adolescents worldwide are unable to attain minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics, even though two thirds of them are in school. For out-of-school children, foundational skills in literacy and numeracy are further from grasp.
The UNICEF lists the reasons why children are deprived of education and learning:
- Poverty – one of the biggest factors
- Living through economic fragility, political instability, conflict or natural disaster
- Restrained by disabilities
- Belonging to ethnic minorities
- Limited opportunities for the girl child
(Source: unicef.org/education)
Education is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: it is identified as a stand-alone goal (Sustainable Development Goal or SDG 4) and is also present as targets under other SDGs on health, growth and employment, sustainable consumption and production, and climate change. Our carefully devised education program helps under-privileged children get access to basic education needs. Your education donation is of vital importance to help you do your bit towards achieving SDG 4.
Crisis Deepened by COVID-19
The lives of young children, students, and youth have been significantly affected by the havoc caused by COVID-19. The pandemic has worsened the existing education crisis, leading to unparalleled disruptions in both societies and economies, profoundly impacting education.
According to the World Bank, in low and middle income countries, the share of children living in Learning Poverty – already 57% before the pandemic – increased to an estimated 70% in 2022 given the long school closures and the wide digital divide that hindered the effectiveness of remote learning during school closures, putting the SDG 4 targets in jeopardy. Analysis has revealed deep losses, with international reading scores declining from 2016 to 2021 by more than a year of schooling. These losses may translate to a 0.68 percentage point in global GDP growth. (Source: worldbank.org/en/topic/education/overview)
The Promise Hill Project’s Education Program
At Promise Hill Project, we are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of underprivileged children by ensuring access to education. Our mission is clear: we strive to dismantle barriers that hinder educational access for children in need. We aim to involve you through your direct assistance and education donation of essential resources to help us in our cause.
Through the Education Program, we provide crucial support directly to children, including essential educational supplies and technology tools. Your contribution significantly impacts these children’s lives, enabling them to access education and break the cycle of poverty. We firmly believe that education holds the key to transforming lives, and by addressing educational inequalities head-on, we equip children with the necessary support system to thrive.
A World Where Education Is a Right, Not a Privilege
At the core of our mission is the belief that education should be accessible to all. Bridging the gap between education and children is a journey of many steps and stones. We envision a world where the right to education is not a privilege but an absolute for all. Your support propels us toward this reality.
We invite you to join us in our crusade to make education an attainable reality for all children. Your involvement is pivotal in breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering these young minds for a brighter, more promising future.
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