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Educating Sub-Saharan Africa : 

Educating Sub-Saharan Africa By Jeffrey Wilkins

Why is Education Lacking? : 

Why is Education Lacking? Not enough skilled teachers in the area. Training new teachers and convincing them to serve in this area is difficult. Technology is being used to provide satellite teaching centers in Africa.

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African females are dropping out of school because of pregnancy. 40% of females in Sub-Saharan Africa will not finish elementary school.

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Male students drop out of school to work jobs and support families. *Males tend to return to school more often when circumstances change.

Other Reasons : 

Other Reasons Disease Lack of clean drinking water Proper sanitation

What is Being Done? : 

What is Being Done? Organizations work diligently to combat these issues.

Who Is Working on the Problem? : 

Who Is Working on the Problem? UNICEF-United Nations International Children’s Fund

UNICEF : 

UNICEF 611 million people living in South Africa do not have proper bathrooms and 355 million do not have clean drinking water.

One Family One Toilet : 

One Family One Toilet UNICEF is sponsoring a campaign to promote one bathroom for each family living in Africa. This includes getting communities involved in practicing new bathroom/hygiene techniques to reduce spread of germs and disease.

Vaccinations : 

Vaccinations The organization also raises money for immunizations for children in Africa for prevention of childhood diseases. HIV education is also a big part of their work.

Education for All : 

Education for All Life skills and trades are added to school curriculum for the betterment of students.

Extended Learning : 

Extended Learning The organization also has adult education classes set up for assisting those individuals who want to return to school. Early childhood education programs are also a new development for Africans.

How Do They Do It? : 

How Do They Do It? Fundraising is essential for completing their work. In 2004, $50 million dollars were raised for African schools.

How Can I Help? : 

How Can I Help? Go to unicef.org for more information on how to help this and other causes world wide.