Education in Africa
By: Cassidy Lavender and Kelly Lairmore
Backround of the Education in Africa
Analysis of the Cause of the Conflict
Locations Involved
South Africa is a huge area where the school systems are horrible. The kids there don't learn, it is mainly just memorization
Statistical Info
Africa has gotten better with the school system sense 1992, but it is still very low and not as high as most countries literacy rates are.
How Much Has Been Done to Help so Far
many people know that there is a great need for charitable organizations to help in Africa. From the AIDS pandemic to the Darfur genocide and the effects of war in Congo, Africa needs help from the fortunate people. Some famous organizations that help in Africa are: Save The Children, Oxfam International, UNICEF, Doctors with Borders and much more. These foundations are all working to help better the lives of the families in Africa.
Plans to help minimize this problem
Inform the People
Get people involved! help to educate everyone about how hard everyday life can be for these families who can hardly support themselves. Make this known and get people to help. its amazing what the spread of ideas can create.
Innovation
Technology is Africa is very minimum. Think of the things we take for granted everyday. something as simple as a light. A shocking amout of families in Africa do not own a light and that can make it very difficult to complete tasks. I think getting technology to them with donations ans help would create a huge difference in their lives.
Sports
So many people have a passion for sports. its what drives them to be great and stay healthy. All kids love to run around and play but they cant do that with poor shoes and no toys or any sport equipment. Helping to bring people to Africa to teach about sports and help this kids have something to look forward to and to get away from the bad things is something so amazing. A simple game of soccer is what could keep a child going!
Sources
http://charity.lovetoknow.com/Top_100_Charities
http://achieveinafrica.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/facts-on-education-in-africa/
http://www.wes.org/ewenr/researchAfrica.asp