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Former WCS Students at their Middle School
(L-R) Enock Makoyanga, Mike Sakala, Mervis Mwamba, Joanna Chibale,
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To educate the children beyond WISDOM Community School, we raise funds, [donate] just as we do to operate WCS. Beyond 7th grade, students must pay for:
-Higher School Fees
-Books
-Supplies
-Lunch
-Uniforms
Most adults, who in live in the slum area where these children live, do not have any education and are illiterate. They cannot afford any expenses for these children to go to school. Some of them do not see the need for their children to continue to attend school. The children must be motivated on their own.
In Zambia, 39% of youth, ages 15-24, have not completed primary education! In rural, poor areas, the percentage is higher.
Sending boys to school is a priority over sending girls. Girls are expected to help at home and eventually get married and have children.
Think about when you were in school or your children were in school.
What would you think if 4 out of 10 children had dropped out of school by 8th grade?
What is the future for a person who does not have any education beyond 7th grade, especially in a country with a high unemployment rate?
Besides the drop-out rate is the level of learning also. We also provide tutoring for these students if they need it. "Half of sub-Saharan Africa’s total primary school population will reach adolescence without the basic skills needed to lead successful and productive lives." [Brookings Institute report]
We believe that it is imperative to give these children a hope and a future. HELP US TO continue the education of the CHILDREN beyond WISDOM.
For $25/month or $300/year, you can help these children to go to school Beyond WISDOM. DONATE