Girls in Africa quitting school over cost of living crisis, says charity

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Governments and donors need to redouble efforts to encourage girls back to school across Africa after the cost of living crisis pushed many to spurn education for low-paid work or early marriage, a charity has warned.

Camfed, which operates in five African countries, said its partnership model proved this could be achieved and called for a six-year plan to get 6 million girls into school.

The Covid-19 pandemic and rising food and energy costs over the past 18 months have prevented many children from attending school, limiting their chances of gaining a skilled job and an independent income.

Western governments and agencies such as the World Bank have recognised the huge direct and spin-off benefits of educating girls, not just in the five countries where Camfed operates.

This month in Goa, India, prizes were offered for digital images designed by schoolchildren as part of a campaign to enhance the standing of girls in Indian society.

Murimirwa said more than 600,000 girls had received support from a programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a longstanding patron.

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