For a million primary school-aged children who aren’t in school, there’s no need to imagine—this is their reality. These children are out of school for a number of reasons: some of them, girls especially, are needed at home to help take care of siblings and collect water for their family’s use, others are engaged in child labour; some live too far from the nearest school, while others can’t afford to pay for a uniform or the necessary school fees. Whatever the reason, without access to an education, these children remain voiceless and the cycle of poverty continues.
Education is the best way to empower marginalized children with the tools, knowledge, strength and confidence they need to promote and protect their own rights, growth and self- sufficiency. With education, children, families, communities and even nations can break the cycle of poverty.
Education provides the highest return of any social investment.
This work would not be possible without the support of our child sponsors. By giving whatever you can afford, you can help make a difference to these children’s lives.
You may alao choose to sponsor a child at CRO. You will be able to receive regular updates on the progress of the child you are sponsoring and can send and receive letters and gifts. Further information can be obtained from the sponsor a child guide – which you can request along with other information via the ‘Contact Us’ page.
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