Education  Mali Project #1173

Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!

by Ouelessebougou Alliance
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Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!
Help Send 900 Girls to School in Ouelessebougou!

Project Report | Feb 13, 2015
Education is becoming a top priority for all!

By Angie Roberts | Executive Director

Morning assembly in Kaban
Morning assembly in Kaban

The Alliance's Field Director just visited the village of Kaban.  We support a primary grade school in Kaban and are so pleased that out of all students enrolled, 51% are girls!  This has not always been the case due to practical and cultural reasons.  Historically, girls were expected to stay at home and help with chores such as gathering firewood, finding water and watching their siblings.  As the Alliance started partnering with villages to build primary grade schools, one of our top priorities was to establish Village Education Councils.

The councils are comprised of members from the village, including women.  They work with Alliance staff to set the education goals for the village AND share the information they learn with others.  And, one of the key pieces of information they learn is how important it is for all children to receive an education.

We especially love the photo of the little 3 year old who just loves going to school because she is already learning to read and write.  

A few quick facts from a UNESCO 2013 fact sheet:

Educated women are less likely to die in childbirth.

Mothers' education improves child nutrition

Girls with higher levels of education are less likely to have children at an early age.

Girls with higher levels of educaiton are less likely to get married at an early age.

YOUR SUPPORT CHANGES LIVES!

3 years old and she is starting to read!
3 years old and she is starting to read!

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Organization Information

Ouelessebougou Alliance

Location: Riverton, Utah - USA
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Project Leader:
Amanda McConnell
Salt Lake City , Utah United States

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Thanks to 172 donors like you, a total of $10,235 was raised for this project on GlobalGiving. Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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