Access to education
As the first basic premise for a better world for all children and young people, all children must have access to quality education. Access to quality education is crucial for children's well-being, development, and prospects.
CHALLENGES
100% for the Children aims to enhance educational access and quality while promoting gender equality and reducing barriers such as teen pregnancies, early/forced marriages and high dropout rates.
Marginalization due to socio-economic status, gender, ethnicity, language, religion, disability, and location are driving factors for inequality in education. It is this inequality that 100% for the Children, together with our partners in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi addresses. In our programs we work to reduce inequality in access to education for marginalized children and young people - especially girls and children with disabilities. At the same time, we work to ensure a higher quality of education, which strengthens the children’s abilities, talents, and personal development and prepares them for the future. This includes complementary educational paths like Life Skills and entrepreneurship.
HIGHLIGHTS 2024-2025
Young people in decisions
1200+
decision-makers have engaged in dialogue with young people about education policy and the role of youth in the society of the future.
Strengthened boards
12
parent and 12 school boards have received targeted training in leadership and participation in the school’s decision-making processes.
Leadership for girls
280
girls have received training in life skills, leadership, and advocacy to strengthen their voice and role.
Girls in student councils
22
girls have gained positions in student councils, which were previously mostly reserved for boys – a step towards equality.
School Access in Malawi
130
young people from vulnerable families have had their school fees covered and gained access to further education at secondary school.
Greater support for young people
25.000+
people have gained greater knowledge and support for young people’s rights through campaigns and dialogue.
Access to education for young girls
In the video below you can hear more about how 100% for the Children works to create access to education for young girls in northern Ghana in collaboration with the local partner Rural Education for Empowerment Program (REEP).
