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2395 University Avenue, Suite 202, St. Paul, MN - 55114, 651-646-2854 |
UNICEF has announced the launch of Schools for Asia to give children better and more accessible education in 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. An estimated 26 million children are not enrolled in school in this region. The program builds on UNICEF's success in the existing Schools for Africa campaign, which has already helped over 5.5 million children. Both programs provide students with trained teachers in a safe learning environment. Schools also receive better education resources and facilities like safe drinking water supplies. THE GIFT OF EDUCATION In Ethiopia, one out of every five girls is expected to marry by the age of 15, stay at home and bear children. They should be in school! To tackle poverty for girls around the world it is necessary for them to first get an education. Marrying at a young age has lifelong consequences. Early marriage cuts short girls' education, their personal growth and development--and it endangers girls' health. In many cases, girls forced into marriage also face violence and sexual assault. Please help these children stay in school. Contact your elected officials and tell them to do everything they can for these girls in Ethiopia. We want an education for them so that they can live happier lives, have fewer and healthier children and earn more money to invest back into their families and communities. Thank you for taking action on this very important issue. *************************************************
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